2025 Kia
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2024 Nissan
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| MPG - City | 20 - 23 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 31 MPG | 23 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 75.5 ft3 | 80.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 191 - 281 hp | 284 - 295 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 4,500 lbs | 3,500 - 6,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 189.0 in | 197.7 - 198.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 77.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Sorento as you will with the Nissan Pathfinder, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Sorento will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Nissan Pathfinder.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sorento is much slimmer than the Nissan Pathfinder, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The Kia Sorento is slightly shorter than the Nissan Pathfinder, which may make it easier to park.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Kia Sorento will do just as well as the Nissan Pathfinder, since they have about the same towing capacity.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Kia Sorento and the Nissan Pathfinder.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Kia Sorento transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Nissan Pathfinder.
Utility
The Kia Sorento has less seating than the Nissan Pathfinder, making the Nissan Pathfinder the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Kia Sorento has less cargo space than the Nissan Pathfinder, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.