2025 Kia Sorento vs. 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Sorento

2025 Kia
Sorento

MSRP*: $31,990 to $47,390
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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 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
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 281-hp, 2.5-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 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.

Comparison Review

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.