2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV vs. 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $37,200 to $49,050
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2024 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $36,650 to $51,520
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MPG - City 35 - 36 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 34 - 35 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 79.6 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 284-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 231 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 190.2 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 44.4 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV than in 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 Santa Fe HEV.

Convenience
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Nissan Pathfinder, 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). The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is much slimmer than the Nissan Pathfinder, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is slightly shorter than the Nissan Pathfinder, which may make it easier to park.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Nissan Pathfinder is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV for pulling heavy loads. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Pathfinder.

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

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV and the Nissan Pathfinder. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV as you will in the Nissan Pathfinder.