Head to head

2026 Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota Highlander

The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.

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At a glance

Nissan Pathfinder

Shown: 2026 Pathfinder 4WD Platinum Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, the median MPG trim of 4 2026 trims.

Recalls, 2026 model year: 0
Owner complaints, 2026 model year: 10

Nissan Pathfinder year by year

Toyota Highlander

Shown: 2026 Highlander Hybrid AWD Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, the median MPG trim of 3 2026 trims.

Recalls, 2026 model year: 0
Owner complaints, 2026 model year: 2

Toyota Highlander year by year

Spec by spec

Spec	2026 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD Platinum Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L	2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Make	Nissan	Toyota
Model	Pathfinder 4WD Platinum	Highlander Hybrid AWD
Trim / config	Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L	Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Drivetrain	4-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive
HP	284	186
Power to weight	0.063 hp/lb	0.042 hp/lb
MPG Hwy	25 mpg	35 mpg
MPG City	20 mpg	35 mpg
MPG Comb	22 mpg	35 mpg
Transmission	Automatic (S9)	Automatic (AV-S6)
Cyl	6	4
Doors	4	5
Seats	8	7
Powertrain	Gas	Hybrid
Fuel $/yr	$3,050	$1,900
Eco Score	4/10	6/10
CO₂	408 g/mi	254 g/mi
Length	197 in	195 in
Width	78 in	76 in
Height	71 in	68 in
Wheelbase	114 in	112 in
Curb Weight	4,478 lb	4,442 lb
GVWR class	Class 2E (6,001 to 7,000 lb)	Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)
Complaints	10	2

How this page picks its numbers

Both columns share the newest model year the Nissan Pathfinder and the Toyota Highlander both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.