2020 Honda Pilot vs 2020 Nissan Pathfinder

2020 Honda Pilot

#6 in Large SUVs

2020 Nissan Pathfinder

#8 in Large SUVs

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Black Edition AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pilot Black Edition AWD	19	26	$45,333	$49,620
Pilot EX 2WD	19	27	$31,478	$34,430
Pilot EX AWD	18	26	$33,302	$36,430
Pilot EX-L 2WD	19	27	$34,607	$37,860
Pilot EX-L AWD	18	26	$36,431	$39,860
Pilot EX-L w/Navi & RES 2WD	19	27	$36,431	$39,860
Pilot EX-L w/Navi & RES AWD	18	26	$38,255	$41,860
Pilot Elite AWD	19	26	$43,965	$48,120
Pilot LX 2WD	19	27	$28,851	$31,550
Pilot LX AWD	18	26	$30,675	$33,550
Pilot Touring 7-Passenger 2WD	20	27	$39,222	$42,920
Pilot Touring 7-Passenger AWD	19	26	$41,046	$44,920
Pilot Touring 8-Passenger 2WD	20	27	$38,948	$42,620
Pilot Touring 8-Passenger AWD	19	26	$40,772	$44,620

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4x4 Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pathfinder 4x4 Platinum	19	26	$41,446	$44,610
Pathfinder 4x4 S	20	27	$31,016	$33,370
Pathfinder 4x4 SL	20	27	$36,965	$39,780
Pathfinder 4x4 SV	20	27	$33,605	$36,160
Pathfinder FWD Platinum	20	27	$39,878	$42,920
Pathfinder FWD S	20	27	$29,448	$31,680
Pathfinder FWD SL	20	27	$35,396	$38,090
Pathfinder FWD SV	20	27	$32,036	$34,470

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$45,333

$41,446

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$49,620

$44,610

Monthly Payment Estimate

$827 / month

$744 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Honda Pilot is a three-row family crossover at the top of its class.

The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder three-row crossover steers into the middle lane among rivals with just-enough for most families.

TCC Likes

Handsome looks
Good seats all the way around
Comfortable power

Value-focused family vehicle
Good space
Versatile interior

TCC Dislikes

Base model skimp on features
Too conservative?
9-speed isn’t much more fuel-efficient

Style? Meh
Coarse engine noises
Dark interior

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

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

36.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

153.1

133.7

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)

39.5

41.1

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)

40.9

38.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

66.3

65.7

Length, Overall (in)

196.5

198.5

Height, Overall (in)

70.6

69.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.3

65.7

Wheelbase (in)

111

114.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.6

77.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

82.1

78.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

78.9

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

Brakes

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

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

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

P245/50HR20

P235/55HR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50HR20

P235/55HR20

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)

4319

4662

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

20 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

20 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 @ 4400

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

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

2.41 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.33

5.25

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.83

2.31

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

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

8.4

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

2020 Honda Pilot

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2020 Nissan Pathfinder

2020 Nissan Pathfinder is here; 2019s still available
Rebates: Up to $4,000 off
Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months + $3,000 bonus
Lease: From $269 per month for 36 months

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