2024 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2025 Volvo XC40 Review

Picture of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder

2024 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $36,650 to $51,520
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Picture of the 2025 Volvo XC40

2025 Volvo
XC40

MSRP*: $40,650 to $49,300
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MPG - City 20 - 21 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 80.5 ft3 57.5 ft3
Engine
  • 284-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 284 - 295 hp 247 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 6,000 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 197.7 - 198.8 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 77.9 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.6 in
Front 37.6 in
Rear 38.3 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 Nissan Pathfinder offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volvo XC40, with comparable 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 Volvo XC40.

Convenience
The Nissan Pathfinder requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Volvo XC40, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Nissan Pathfinder will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volvo XC40.

Dimensions
Since the Nissan Pathfinder is much wider than the Volvo XC40, 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 Volvo XC40.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Nissan Pathfinder will do just as well as the Volvo XC40, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Nissan Pathfinder has a little more horsepower than the Volvo XC40.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Nissan Pathfinder and the Volvo XC40 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Nissan Pathfinder offers greater seating capacity than the Volvo XC40, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Nissan Pathfinder, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo XC40.