Comparison - Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek 2023 - vs - Honda Pilot TrailSport 2023

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Nissan Terrano

Also called:

Honda MR-V

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Average Price: 
$
42,820
Updated: 
19 Jan 2023
$
48,350
Updated: 
11 Feb 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2023
Total Seating: 
7
7
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
18.50gals
18.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Deep Ocean Blue Pearl
#334583
Baja Storm Metallic
#8C7C6D
Obsidian Green Pearl
#18322F
Super Black
#121212
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
#852A2B
Gun Metallic
#858887
Brilliant Silver Metallic
#D6D6D6
Pearl White TriCoat
#FAFBF8
Color: 
DIFFUSED SKY BLUE PEARL
#96B6F0
CRYSTAL BLACK PEARL
#1E1E1E
LUNAR SILVER METALLIC
#C4C4C5
MODERN STEEL METALLIC
#575757
OBSIDIAN BLUE PEARL
#444C8C
PLATINUM WHITE PEARL
#F7F7F3
RADIANT RED METALLIC
#9D0E23
SONIC GRAY PEARL
#7D868E

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Thoughtful interior storage cubbies,
generous maximum towing capability,
cabin is well isolated from the road.

Cons
Forgettable driving demeanor,
top trims are priced higher than key rivals,
not as off-road capable as a Jeep.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Handsome and spacious interior
Balanced ride and handling
Long list of standard features

Cons
Dated infotainment system
Above-average starting price

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
Roomy first- and second-row seating
Lots of cargo space and interior storage spots>
Easy-to-use control

Cons
Standard touchscreen interface is too small
Third-row seating is cramped for adults
Lackluster acceleration and braking performance

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Refined powertrain,
actually capable TrailSport model,
just as family-friendly as the last version.

Cons
City fuel economy could be better,
entry-level infotainment display is dinky,
Honda's Odyssey minivan remains the more practical choice.

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
21.00mpg
18.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
23.00mpg
23.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
24
Cylinders: 
6
V
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.50L
3.50L
Torque: 
270ft-lbs
at 4 800rpm
262ft-lbs
at 5 000rpm
Horsepower: 
295hp
at 6 400rpm
285hp
at 6 100rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.70Feet
37.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
yes
Side view Camera: 
yes
yes
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Adaptive cruise control
Keyless ignition
Leather steering wheel
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
198.80in
200.20in
Width: 
77.90in
78.50in
Height: 
73.70in
72.00in
Ground Clearance: 
7.70in
8.30in
Front Track: 
66.70in
67.20in
Rear Track: 
66.70in
67.40in
Wheel Base: 
114.20in
113.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
42.30
39.10
Rear Head Room: 
39.60
39.20
Front Leg Room: 
44.30in
41.00in
Rear leg room: 
35.50in
40.80in
Front Hip Room: 
58.30in
58.40in
Front Shoulder Room: 
60.80in
61.90in
Rear Hip Room: 
56.30in
57.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
59.60in
61.70in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
80.50cu.ft
87.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
6000lbs
5000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
16.60cu.ft
18.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.80degrees
19.80degrees
Angle of Departure: 
22.80degrees
19.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4605.00lbs
4685.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
1 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
4 one-touch power windows
Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
no
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
Multi-level heating driver seat
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
10-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
2 memorized driver seat settings
4-way power passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Reclining rear seats
Multi-level heating
Manual folding bench third row seats
Folding center armrest
Manual folding bench third row seats
Reclining rear seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension: 
rear stabilizer bar
Multi-Link
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Three zone climate control
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Three zone climate control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
8.0" infotainment display size
6 total speakers
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Speed sensitive volume control
3 months of provided satellite radio service
9.0" infotainment display size
255 watts stereo output
9 total speakers
1 subwoofer(s)
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Speed sensitive volume control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Aluminum Hood
Active Shutter Grille
Rear Privacy Glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18"
18"
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Underbody mounted spare tire
Underbody mounted spare tire
Fullsize matching spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Solid Disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Driver attention alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Driver attention alert
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system