2025 Hyundai Kona vs. 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Kona

2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,350 to $33,400
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder

2024 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $36,650 to $51,520
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MPG - City 24 - 29 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 35 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 284-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 147 - 190 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 171.3 - 172.6 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Hyundai Kona offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Nissan Pathfinder. The Nissan Pathfinder will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Kona.

Convenience
The Nissan Pathfinder requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Hyundai Kona, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Hyundai Kona is a better financial choice over the Nissan Pathfinder, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Kona is much slimmer than the Nissan Pathfinder, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Hyundai Kona, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Pathfinder.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Kona has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Kona has much lower torque than the Nissan Pathfinder, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Hyundai Kona has less seating than the Nissan Pathfinder, making the Nissan Pathfinder the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Hyundai Kona has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Pathfinder.