2020 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2020 Subaru Ascent

2020 Nissan Pathfinder

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2020 Subaru Ascent

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4x4 Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pathfinder 4x4 Platinum	19	26	$41,724	$44,910
Pathfinder 4x4 S	20	27	$31,294	$33,670
Pathfinder 4x4 SL	20	27	$37,243	$40,080
Pathfinder 4x4 SV	20	27	$33,883	$36,460
Pathfinder FWD Platinum	20	27	$40,156	$43,220
Pathfinder FWD S	20	27	$29,726	$31,980
Pathfinder FWD SL	20	27	$35,674	$38,390
Pathfinder FWD SV	20	27	$32,315	$34,770

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8-Passenger

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Ascent 8-Passenger	21	27	$30,027	$31,995
Ascent Limited 7-Passenger	20	26	$36,735	$39,345
Ascent Limited 8-Passenger	20	26	$36,735	$39,345
Ascent Premium 7-Passenger	21	27	$32,211	$34,395
Ascent Premium 8-Passenger	21	27	$32,211	$34,395
Ascent Touring 7-Passenger	20	26	$41,922	$45,045

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$41,724

$30,027

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,910

$31,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$749 / month

$533 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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

The 2020 Subaru Ascent is nearly as rational a family hauler as a minivan.

TCC Likes

Value-focused family vehicle
Good space
Versatile interior

Well-conceived interior
Standard AWD
Lots of safety tech

TCC Dislikes

Style? Meh
Coarse engine noises
Dark interior

Short on powertrain refinement
Seats a little narrow
Fuel economy just so-so

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

41.7

38.6

Front Head Room (in)

41.1

41.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

133.7

153.5

Second Hip Room (in)

57.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

60.9

61.1

Third Leg Room (in)

30.7

31.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

Third Hip Room (in)

45.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

60.4

60.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Third Head Room (in)

36.5

36.3

Front Hip Room (in)

56.8

57.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

57.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.7

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

114.2

113.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.3

Track Width, Front (in)

65.7

64.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

198.5

196.8

Height, Overall (in)

69.5

71.6

Liftover Height (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.9

47.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

78.9

86.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

78.9

82.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

19.8

19.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.4

33.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

47.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

51.1

47.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

45.9

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

13.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

19.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR20

P245/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR20

P245/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6000

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6000

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

6000

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

600

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

600

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4662

4430

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

259 @ 4400

277 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/213

2.4 L/146

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

284 @ 6400

260 @ 5600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.41 - 0.38

3.23 - 0.75

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.25

4.44

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.31

3.14

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.47

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Pathfinder

Subaru Ascent

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

8.4

7.7

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

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