Compare Nissan Pathfinder Against The Competition

Compare the Nissan Pathfinder Against The Competition

Compare New SUVs in Cortland, NY: How Does the Nissan Pathfinder Power Past the Kia Sorento & Subaru Ascent

Growing families from Ithaca and Auburn, NY seeking a spacious and capable three-row SUV should never settle. The new Nissan Pathfinder makes sure they don't. But how does the Pathfinder compare to other three-row mid-size SUVs? Royal Nissan of Cortland has put together a three-row SUV comparison so you can see how the Nissan Pathfinder surpasses the Kia Sorento and Subaru Ascent.

Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Ascent

Nissan Pathfinder

Subaru Ascent

Features2024 Nissan Pathfinder2024 Subaru Ascent
DrivetrainFour wheel driveAll wheel drive
Engine power284 hp @ 6,400 rpm260 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Engine torque259 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Engine displacement3.5 l2.4 l
Engine configurationV6Flat 4
Transmission9-speed shiftable automaticContinuously variable-speed automatic
City/Hwy/Combined MPG21 / 27 / 23 MPG19 / 25 / 21 MPG
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.3 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)389 / 500 miles367 / 483 miles

Interior

Captain's chairs are options for both SUVs, which have room for up to eight with third-row seating. The Subaru Ascent has 42 inches of front-row legroom, compared to an impressive 44 inches in the Nissan Pathfinder, which also has more cargo space. Fold the third row of seats in your Nissan Pathfinder to work with 45 cubic feet of cargo space, compared to 44 cubic feet in the Subaru Ascent, which has a lower total cargo capacity of 76 cubic feet. Explore the Finger Lakes region beyond Ithaca in a Nissan Pathfinder, and enjoy not having to pack light, thanks to the superior max cargo volume figure of 81 cubic feet.

Performance

All Subaru Ascent models use a turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated for 260 horsepower, and towing tops out at 5,000 pounds. You can pull heavier trailers to and from Auburn, NY with the Nissan Pathfinder, thanks to its superior towing rating of 6,000 pounds. All Nissan Pathfinder models for sale in Cortland, NY are powered by a V6 engine that generates 284 horsepower, a considerable jump.

While select Subaru models offer Wilderness Edition configurations for off-roading, the Subaru Ascent doesn't. Off-roading is taken to another level in the Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek, a trail-ready SUV. Intelligent 4x4 for the Nissan Pathfinder lets Cortland, NY explorers conquer trails throughout the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, thanks to the seven Drive and Terrain Modes, with Mud/Rut Mode among them. The Subaru Ascent includes Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and X-MODE but does not offer as many drive modes.

Technology

The Subaru Ascent is missing a dedicated camera for off-roading. Rock Creek models for the Nissan Pathfinder have an Intelligent Around View® Monitor with Off-Road Mode, providing an enhanced view to steer around rocks and navigate obstacles on roads well beyond Auburn, NY. The Nissan Pathfinder has three customizable digital displays, including a 12.3-inch widescreen digital dashboard, which is missing on the Ascent. ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link helps your Nissan Pathfinder adjust to the flow of traffic, and there's no comparable feature for the Subaru Ascent.

Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Sorento

Nissan Pathfinder

Kia Sorento

Features2024 Nissan Pathfinder2024 Kia Sorento
DrivetrainFour wheel driveFront wheel drive
Engine power284 hp @ 6,400 rpm191 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Engine torque259 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Engine displacement3.5 l2.5 l
Engine configurationV6Inline 4
Transmission9-speed shiftable automatic8-speed automatic
City/Hwy/Combined MPG21 / 27 / 23 MPG23 / 31 / 26 MPG
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)389 / 500 miles407 / 549 miles

Interior

The Kia Sorento seats six or seven passengers. More loved ones can come along for the ride to Cortland, NY in the Nissan Pathfinder, which seats up to eight passengers. Topping 44 inches, the Nissan Pathfinder provides an additional three inches of legroom in the front row, compared to the Sorento. The Kia Sorento has 13 cubic feet of storage and a total cargo capacity of 76 cubic feet. Pack extra in a Nissan Pathfinder, with figures of 17 and 81 cubic feet. The Kia Sorento has a dual level cargo floor, which the Pathfinder counters with under-floor storage. Your crew will have an easy time getting settled in the Nissan Pathfinder, thanks to the exclusive EZ FLEX® second-row seating system.

Performance

The Kia Sorento's max towing rating is 4,500 pounds, compared to 6,000 pounds for the Nissan Pathfinder, which is better equipped to pull your boat or small camper to Auburn, NY and back. The Nissan Pathfinder has higher standard performance outputs of 284 horsepower and 259 pound-feet of torque, courtesy of a V6 engine. These figures top the Kia Sorento's standard performance ratings by 93 horsepower and 78 pound-feet of torque.

Technology

Dual panoramic displays spanning a combined 24 inches are offered by the Kia Sorento. The instrument displays for both models span 12.3 inches. Have turn-by-turn directions around Ithaca projected on the Nissan Pathfinder's windshield through the available Head-Up Display, which is not an option for the Sorento. The Nissan Pathfinder has a class-exclusive Intelligent Around View® Monitor, superior to the Surround View Monitor offered by the Sorento.

Test Drive a New Nissan Pathfinder in Cortland, NY

Additional cargo space and enhanced capability are just a few significant wins for the Nissan Pathfinder, which powers past the three-row SUV competition. Need additional proof? Head to Royal Nissan of Cortland to test drive a new Nissan Pathfinder today. As you shop for new Nissan SUVs in Cortland, NY, you can pick out your preferred Pathfinder configuration. We're proud to be a Nissan dealer serving Auburn, NY, and our staff is excited to get you seated in the superior family-friendly option.

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