2025 Nissan
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2025 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 20 - 21 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 23 - 27 MPG | 28 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 80.5 ft3 | 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 284 - 295 hp | 180 - 182 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 6,000 lbs | 1,500 - 3,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 197.7 - 198.8 in | 182.7 - 183.3 in |
| Exterior Width | 77.9 in | 72.0 - 72.2 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in |
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.6 in |
Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.6 - 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Forester than in the Nissan Pathfinder, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Nissan Pathfinder will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Subaru Forester.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Nissan Pathfinder as you will with the Subaru Forester, 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). The Nissan Pathfinder is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Forester.
Dimensions
Since the Nissan Pathfinder is much wider than the Subaru Forester, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Nissan Pathfinder, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Subaru Forester.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Nissan Pathfinder is clearly the choice over the Subaru Forester for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Nissan Pathfinder greatly out-muscles the Subaru Forester.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Nissan Pathfinder does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Forester.
Utility
The Nissan Pathfinder offers greater seating capacity than the Subaru Forester, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
The Nissan Pathfinder has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Subaru Forester.