Nissan Pathfinder vs. Honda Pilot

Smooth Handling & Unstoppable Performance

When it comes to muscle, the Nissan Pathfinder manages slightly more than the other. In this extended vessel, its 3.5L V6 motor surges along the asphalt with 284 horsepower. The 3.5L V6 engine on the Pilot falls a bit short, offering up to 280 horsepower. 

The engines of both the Nissan Pathfinder and the Honda Pilot are paired with a standard 9-speed automatic transmission for the smoothest drive possible. However, the Pathfinder adds a Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System and a variable induction system to further enhance the model’s handling capabilities. Similar features are not found in the standard model of the Pilot. 

Comfort & Convenience

Without a moonroof, the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder presents 42.3 inches of front headroom vs. the 40.1 inches of front headroom in the Honda Pilot.

The Nissan Pathfinder serves up 44.3 inches of first-row legroom, while at the most, the Honda Pilot can provide you with 40.9 inches of the same. That’s nearly a 4-inch difference.

Since the 2022 Honda Pilot doesn’t offer quite as much cabin space as its competitor, your guests may not be quite as comfortable inside the Pilot in comparison to the Pathfinder. 

Family-Oriented Technology

Inside the well-equipped cabin of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, you’ll tap into a standard 8-inch color touchscreen that operates as the NissanConnect® infotainment interface. Higher trim levels add an extra inch that results in an enhanced 9-inch touchscreen. 

From here, you’re free to connect to a collection of engaging technologies that everyone in your vehicle will enjoy, such as:

• Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®
• SiriusXM® Radio
• Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration

On the other hand, the 2022 Honda Pilot arms you with a standard 8-inch touchscreen and keeps up with available features similar to the Pathfinder, like wireless charging.   

Advanced Tech

However, the Pathfinder continues its high-stakes technology with available features such as the Head-Up Display, which projects important driving information onto the windshield. Also, this Nissan model offers available rain-sensing windshield wipers—a feature not offered on the Pilot at all.