Nissan Pathfinder vs Subaru Ascent
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Subaru Ascent
Overview
| Spec | Nissan PathfinderS | Subaru AscentPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S | Premium |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Nissan PathfinderS | Subaru AscentPremium |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $37,500 (best) | $40,795 |
| Lowest listing price | $14,984 | $12,980 (best) |
| Median listing price | $40,448 | $32,080 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $57,365 | $54,499 (best) |
| For sale now | 179 (best) | 48 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Nissan PathfinderS | Subaru AscentPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 20 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | 19.3 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Nissan PathfinderS | Subaru AscentPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 284 hp (best) | 260 hp |
| Torque | 259 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | flat 4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Nissan PathfinderS | Subaru AscentPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 8 seats (best) | 7 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 80.5 cu ft (best) | 75.6 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,729 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,334 lbs (best) | 4,450 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 8.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in (best) | 113.8 in |
| Length | 197.7 in (best) | 196.8 in |
| Width | 77.9 in (best) | 76 in |
| Height | 70.9 in | 71.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Nissan PathfinderS | Subaru AscentPremium |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Nissan Pathfinder | Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S $37,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Premium $40,795 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | S $39,500 MSRP | Premium $40,795 MSRP |
| 3 | SV $39,900 MSRP | Limited $47,985 MSRP |
| 4 | SV $41,900 MSRP | Limited $47,985 MSRP |
| 5 | SL $42,500 MSRP | Limited Bronze Edition $49,095 MSRP |
| 6 | SL $44,500 MSRP | Touring $51,165 MSRP |
| 7 | Rock Creek $45,000 MSRP | Onyx Edition Touring $51,995 MSRP |
| 8 | Platinum $49,400 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Platinum $51,400 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Nissan Pathfinder179 for sale
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Subaru Ascent48 for sale
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Used2024 Subaru Ascent
Limited
Magnetite Gray Metallic•Slate Black21,973 mi$34,995Tadd Jenkins Auto Sales Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls, ID
Certified2023 Subaru Ascent
Onyx Edition Limited
Autumn Green Metallic•gray44,041 mi$33,289Grand Forks Kia
Grand Forks, ND
Certified2025 Subaru Ascent
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Ice Silver Metallic•Slate Black5,512 mi$38,395Dulles Kia Leesburg
Leesburg, VA
Used2024 Subaru Ascent
Touring
Cosmic Blue Pearl•Java Brown27,227 mi$36,300Jim Coleman Nissan Bethesda
Bethesda, MD
Used2020 Subaru Ascent
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Gray Metallic•Java111,074 mi$18,740Bob Boyte Honda Moss Point
Moss Point, MS
Used2023 Subaru Ascent
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Cosmic Blue Pearl•gray43,384 mi$32,516Fred Anderson Toyota of Asheville
Asheville, NC
Nissan Pathfinder vs Subaru Ascent FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Nissan Pathfinder or 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2027 Subaru Ascent on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Nissan Pathfinder or 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder starts lower at $37,500. Live Nissan Pathfinder listings start at $14,984. Live Subaru Ascent listings start at $12,980.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Nissan Pathfinder or 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (37,500).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Nissan Pathfinder or 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Nissan Pathfinder or 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder leads on horsepower in this comparison (295).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Nissan Pathfinder or 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (6,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Nissan Pathfinder (5/5 NHTSA overall).