2019 head-to-head · Small SUV
2019 Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota Highlander
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2019 Nissan Pathfinder (23 MPG) costs about $2,022 a year to fuel and the 2019 Toyota Highlander (23 MPG) about $2,022.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Nissan Pathfinder
- Toyota Highlander
Side by side
| Nissan Pathfinder | Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,022 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,022 |
| 23 MPG | Combined efficiency | 23 MPG |
| 20 MPG | City | 21 MPG |
| 27 MPG | Highway | 27 MPG |
| 395 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 384 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Engine / motor | 3.5L 6-cyl |
| CVT | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota Highlander across model years
- Nissan Pathfinder
- Toyota Highlander
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 76 2019 small SUVs, the Nissan Pathfinder ranks 45th and the Toyota Highlander 47th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder vs. the Toyota Highlander per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $2,022 for the Nissan Pathfinder and $2,022 for the Toyota Highlander.
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