2019 Honda Pilot vs 2019 Nissan Pathfinder

2019 Honda Pilot

2019 Nissan Pathfinder

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2WD LX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2WD LX	19	27	$28,760	$31,450
AWD LX	18	26	$30,493	$33,350
2WD EX	19	27	$31,387	$34,330
AWD EX	18	26	$33,120	$36,230
2WD EX-L	19	27	$34,515	$37,760
AWD EX-L	18	26	$36,248	$39,660
2WD w/Navi & RES EX-L	19	27	$36,340	$39,760
AWD w/Navi & RES EX-L	18	26	$38,073	$41,660
2WD Touring 8-Passenger	20	27	$38,857	$42,520
2WD Touring 7-Passenger	20	27	$39,131	$42,820
AWD Touring 8-Passenger	19	26	$40,590	$44,420
AWD Touring 7-Passenger	19	26	$40,864	$44,720
AWD Elite	19	26	$43,874	$48,020

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FWD S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD S	20	27	$29,309	$31,530
4x4 S	19	26	$30,876	$33,220
FWD SV	20	27	$31,945	$34,370
4x4 SV	19	26	$33,512	$36,060
FWD SL	20	27	$35,331	$38,020
4x4 SL	19	26	$36,899	$39,710
FWD Platinum	20	27	$39,832	$42,870
4x4 Platinum	19	26	$41,400	$44,560

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,760

$29,309

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,450

$31,530

Monthly Payment Estimate

$524 / month

$526 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Subtle upgrades make the 2019 Honda Pilot a must-see for three-row crossover shoppers.

The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder has value and interior flexibility as its assets, but this crossover SUV is ripe for a redesign.

TCC Likes

Refined V-6 engine
Interior flexibility
Comfortable seats

Comfortable interior
Active safety tech standard
Strong V-6 engine

TCC Dislikes

No hybrid option
9-speed automatic can be jerky
Minivans still work best

Outdated infotainment
Subpar outward vision
Land yacht handling

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)

44.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

60.4

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

42.2

Third Head Room (in)

38.9

37.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

152.9

137.8

Front Hip Room (in)

59.1

56.8

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

57.1

Second Leg Room (in)

38.4

41.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

42.2

Second Hip Room (in)

57.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

60.9

Third Leg Room (in)

31.9

30.7

Second Head Room (in)

40.2

39.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.3

65.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.6

77.3

Track Width, Front (in)

66.3

65.7

Wheelbase (in)

111

114.2

Height, Overall (in)

70.6

69.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

46.8

47.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

83.9

79.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

16.5

16.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

19.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

51.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

78.9

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.4

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/65TR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/65TR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

600

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

6000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

6000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

6000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

600

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4036

4293

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

262 @ 4700

259 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 6000

284 @ 6400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

2.41 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

5.25

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

2.31

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

Trans Order Code

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Pilot

Nissan Pathfinder

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0

7.6

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2019 Honda Pilot

2019 Honda Pilot has decent offers
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Financing: 1.9% APR for 36 mo.
Lease: From $299/mo.

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2019 Nissan Pathfinder

2019 Nissan Pathfinder is available for a test drive
Rebates: Up to $2,500 off
Finance: From 0% APR for 60 months
Lease: From $279 per month for 36 months

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