The Nissan Pathfinder and the Nissan Rogue. Both are great vehicles, but which ones is the perfect car for you? Well there are a lot of factors to consider when it takes to comparing these vehicles. Listed below are some important factors to consider when looking into either vehicle. 

Pricing, Size, and Overall Capabilities

Starting off with the big stuff, we see that there are some major differences right off of the bat. A 2017 Nissan Pathfinder on average costs about $37,909 while the Rogue costs average around $21,842. Both are great prices for what they offer, though the Pathfinder costs a good chunk more than the Rogue. Size is also a factor to consider.  

When looking at the two vehicles, the Pathfinder is longer, wider, and taller than the Rogue, making it the bigger vehicle. When it comes to capabilities, we see some interesting differences.  The Pathfinder, can carry a bigger payload of 1,461 pounds. The Rogue can only hold up to 1,065 pounds when it comes to payload. 

There is also major differences in towing capacity, the Pathfinder having a dominating figure of 6,000 pounds while the Rogue can only handle 1,000 pounds. 

This easily makes sense when you look at both of the engines these vehicles are packing. While the Rogue is more fuel efficient, it has a 26 mpg city and 33 mpg highway compared to the Pathfinder's 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway, the Pathfinder has a more powerful engine. The 6 cylinder engine of the Pathfinder has the capabilities of 284 horsepower and 259 lb-ft for torque. 

Compare that to the Rogue's 4 cylinder engine that can only handle itself at 170 horsepower and 175 lb-ft for torque. It is clear that the Pathfinder might be the better choice of the two if you expect to go up against more rough terrain. 

But if you're staying on the roads and just expect to just be running errands with the family, the Rogue should be able to treat you just fine.

Interior and Cargo Space

Interior space is key when looking to carry many people or maybe you need space to go shopping. So let's look at the numbers! Both vehicles can seat 7 people. 

For front legroom, the Rogue edges out the Pathfinder, the Rogue has 43 inches while the Pathfinder has 42.3 inches. With the back legroom, the Pathfinder comes out on top with 41.7 inches while the Rogue has 37.9 inches. 

When it comes to cargo volume, the Rogue comes out on top with 32 cubic feet compared to the Pathfinder's 16 cubic feet. 

Available Features

There are many feature available that both of the vehicles offer. Both offer family packages, and many amenities like power windows, power locks, and air conditioning just to name a few. The Pathfinder comes with some additional items like a sunroof and driver/passenger power seats.


There are no winners or losers here when it comes to the Pathfinder and the Rogue. Both are excellent cars that will be able to handle what you throw at them. You cannot go wrong with either, the only thing you need to do is be aware of your situation, and pick the vehicle that will be best for you.