Compare 2016 Nissan Pathfinder specifications by trim levels

Pathfinder is a 7-seat SUV from Nissan, which first hit the market back in 1999.

With the price tag ranging from $29,830 to $41,610, the Nissan Pathfinder faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Dodge Durango, Dodge Journey.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The Nissan Pathfinder has a maximum towing capacity of 5000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Nissan Pathfinder boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 26 to 27 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 77.20mm x 197.20mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2016 Nissan Pathfinder

  • Fuel Tank: 19.5 gal

  • Wheelbase: 114.2 in

  • MPG: 20 city/27 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 8.3 sec

  • Ground clearance: 7 in

  • Engine: 3.5L V-6

  • Towing capacity: 5000 lbs

  • Curb: 4168 lbs

  • Passenger capacity: 7

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 197.2 x 77.2 x 69.6



2016 Nissan Pathfinder Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Nissan Pathfinder is offered in 7 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Nissan Pathfinder safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Nissan Pathfinder specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style SUV

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Engine 3.5L V-6 DOHC

    • Horsepower 260 hp @ 1934

    • Torque 240 lb-ft. @ 4,400

    • Transmission Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7.6 - 8.3 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 15.9 - 16.6 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 197.2 in

    • Width 77.2 in

    • Height 69.6 in

    • Wheelbase 114.2 in

    • Curb Weight 4168 lbs

    • GVWR 5985 lbs

    • Towing capacity 5000 lbs

    • Ground clearance 7 in

    • Turning radius 19.4 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Luggage capacity 16 ft

    • Cargo capacity 79.8 cu.ft

    • Seats 7

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 19.5 gal

    • City 19 - 20 mpg

    • Combined 23 - 24 mpg

    • Highway 26 - 27 mpg

    • Highway range 507 - 526.5 mi

    • WARRANTY

    • Basic Warranty 36/36,000 mths/miles



Specifications

S 4dr Front-wheel Drive

S 4dr 4x4

SV 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SV 4dr 4x4

Exterior length
197.2 in 197.2 in 197.2 in 197.2 in
Exterior body width
77.2 in 77.2 in 77.2 in 77.2 in
Exterior height
69.6 in 69.6 in 69.6 in 69.6 in
Horsepower
260 hp 260 hp 260 hp 260 hp
Torque
240 lb-ft. 240 lb-ft. 240 lb-ft. 240 lb-ft.
Curb weight
4168 lbs 4309 lbs 4189 lbs 4330 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
5985 lbs 5985 lbs 5985 lbs 5985 lbs
Wheelbase
114.2 in 114.2 in 114.2 in 114.2 in
Turning radius
19.4 '' 19.4 '' 19.4 '' 19.4 ''
Ground clearance
7.0 in 7.0 in 7.0 in 7.0 in
Front legroom
42.3 in 42.3 in 42.3 in 42.3 in
Rear legroom
41.7 in 41.7 in 41.7 in 41.7 in
Front headroom
42 in 42 in 42 in 42 in
Rear headroom
39 in 39 in 39 in 39 in
Front hip room
57 in 57 in 57 in 57 in
Rear hip room
56 in 56 in 56 in 56 in
Front shoulder room
61 in 61 in 61 in 61 in
Rear shoulder room
60 in 60 in 60 in 60 in

SL 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SL 4dr 4x4

Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Exterior length
197.2 in 197.2 in 197.2 in
Exterior body width
77.2 in 77.2 in 77.2 in
Exterior height
69.6 in 69.6 in 69.6 in
Horsepower
260 hp 260 hp 260 hp
Torque
240 lb-ft. 240 lb-ft. 240 lb-ft.
Curb weight
4223 lbs 4364 lbs 4345 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
5985 lbs 5985 lbs 5985 lbs
Wheelbase
114.2 in 114.2 in 114.2 in
Turning radius
19.4 '' 19.4 '' 19.4 ''
Ground clearance
7.0 in 7.0 in 7.0 in
Front legroom
42.3 in 42.3 in 42.3 in
Rear legroom
41.7 in 41.7 in 41.7 in
Front headroom
42 in 42 in 41 in
Rear headroom
39 in 39 in 39 in
Front hip room
57 in 57 in 57 in
Rear hip room
56 in 56 in 56 in
Front shoulder room
61 in 61 in 61 in
Rear shoulder room
60 in 60 in 60 in

Interior Features

S 4dr Front-wheel Drive

S 4dr 4x4

SV 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SV 4dr 4x4

Air conditioning, front
dual zone automatic dual zone automatic dual zone automatic dual zone automatic
Clock
in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display
Cupholders
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim
urethane urethane leather leather
12V DC power outlet
2 2 4 4
Overhead console
mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage
Floor console
full full full full
Floor mats
carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power power power
Rear windows
power power power power
1-touch window up
driver and passenger driver and passenger
1-touch window down
driver driver driver and passenger driver and passenger
Instrumentation
analog analog analog analog
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear view mirror
day-night day-night day-night day-night
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2
Steering wheel material
urethane urethane leather leather
Air conditioning, rear
with separate controls with separate controls with separate controls with separate controls
Auxiliary visors
dual dual dual dual

SL 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SL 4dr 4x4

Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Air conditioning, front
dual zone automatic dual zone automatic dual zone automatic
Clock
in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display
Cupholders
front and rear front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim
leather leather leather
12V DC power outlet
4 4 4
Overhead console
mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage
Floor console
full full full
Floor mats
carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power power
Rear windows
power power power
1-touch window up
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
1-touch window down
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Instrumentation
analog analog analog
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear view mirror
auto-dimming day-night auto-dimming day-night auto-dimming day-night
Remote trunk release
power power power
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2
Steering wheel material
leather leather leather
Air conditioning, rear
with separate controls with separate controls with separate controls
Auxiliary visors
dual dual dual

Exterior Features

S 4dr Front-wheel Drive

S 4dr 4x4

SV 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SV 4dr 4x4

Antenna
integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof
Body material
fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel
Paint
clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim
black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround
Fog/driving lights
front front
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
liftgate liftgate liftgate liftgate
Tinted windows
deep deep deep deep
Rear window type
fixed fixed fixed fixed
Mirrors
dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote
Spoiler
lip lip lip lip
Wheels
18 silver aluminum 18 silver aluminum 18 silver aluminum 18 silver aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
compact steel compact steel compact steel compact steel
Rear window wipers
fixed interval fixed interval fixed interval fixed interval

SL 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SL 4dr 4x4

Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Antenna
integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof
Body material
fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel
Paint
clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim
black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround
Fog/driving lights
front front front
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
power liftgate power liftgate power liftgate
Tinted windows
deep deep deep
Rear window type
fixed fixed fixed
Mirrors
dual power remote w/tilt down dual power remote w/tilt down dual power remote w/tilt down
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Spoiler
lip lip lip
Wheels
18 silver aluminum 18 silver aluminum 20 silver aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
compact steel compact steel compact steel
Rear window wipers
fixed interval fixed interval fixed interval
2nd row sunroof
fixed glass with power sunshade fixed glass with power sunshade fixed glass with power sunshade
3rd row sunroof
fixed glass with power sunshade fixed glass with power sunshade fixed glass with power sunshade

Seats

S 4dr Front-wheel Drive

S 4dr 4x4

SV 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SV 4dr 4x4

Front seat type
bucket bucket bucket bucket
Standard seating
7 7 7 7
Front driver seat direction controls
6-way 6-way 8-way power 8-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls
4-way 4-way 4-way 4-way
Lumbar support
driver driver driver driver
Front armrests
center center center center
Front head restraints
adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Rear seats
60-40 split-bench 60-40 split-bench 60-40 split-bench 60-40 split-bench
Rear head restraints
3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable
Seat trim
cloth cloth cloth cloth
3rd row seats
50-50 bench 50-50 bench 50-50 bench 50-50 bench
3rd row fold into floor
manual manual manual manual

SL 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SL 4dr 4x4

Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Front seat type
bucket bucket bucket
Standard seating
7 7 7
Front driver seat direction controls
8-way power 8-way power 8-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls
4-way power 4-way power 4-way power
Lumbar support
driver driver driver
Front armrests
center center center
Front head restraints
adjustable adjustable adjustable
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Memory
driver driver driver
Rear seats
60-40 split-bench 60-40 split-bench 60-40 split-bench
Rear head restraints
3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable
Seat trim
leather leather leather
3rd row seats
50-50 bench 50-50 bench 50-50 bench
3rd row fold into floor
manual manual manual
Cooled front seats
driver and passenger

Entertainment System

S 4dr Front-wheel Drive

S 4dr 4x4

SV 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SV 4dr 4x4

Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan AM/FM stereo, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player
in-dash mounted 6-disc in-dash mounted 6-disc in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single
Speakers
6 6 6 6
1st row LCD screen
1 1 2 2
Entertainment system
with DVD with DVD
2nd row LCD screen
2 2

SL 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SL 4dr 4x4

Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Radio
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player
in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single
Speakers
6 6 13 Bose
Navigation system
yes with voice activation yes with voice activation yes with voice activation
1st row LCD screen
2 2 2
Entertainment system
with DVD with DVD with DVD
2nd row LCD screen
2 2 2

Safety and Security Features

S 4dr Front-wheel Drive

S 4dr 4x4

SV 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SV 4dr 4x4

Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front front front
Headlights
halogen halogen halogen halogen
Exterior light control
fully automatic fully automatic
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock

SL 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SL 4dr 4x4

Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front front
Headlights
halogen halogen halogen
Exterior light control
fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock

Mechanical Features

S 4dr Front-wheel Drive

S 4dr 4x4

SV 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SV 4dr 4x4

Engine
3.5L V-6 3.5L V-6 3.5L V-6 3.5L V-6
Recommended fuel
regular unleaded regular unleaded regular unleaded regular unleaded
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
front-wheel four-wheel front-wheel four-wheel
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion
Suspension tuning
regular regular regular regular
Front suspension type
strut strut strut strut
Front shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs
coil coil coil coil
Rear suspension type
multi-link multi-link multi-link multi-link
Rear shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs
coil coil coil coil
Transmission
Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD
Axle ratio
5.25 5.25 5.25 5.25
4WD shift
electronic electronic

SL 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SL 4dr 4x4

Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Engine
3.5L V-6 3.5L V-6 3.5L V-6
Recommended fuel
regular unleaded regular unleaded regular unleaded
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
front-wheel four-wheel front-wheel
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion
Suspension tuning
regular regular regular
Front suspension type
strut strut strut
Front shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs
coil coil coil
Rear suspension type
multi-link multi-link multi-link
Rear shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs
coil coil coil
Transmission
Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD
Axle ratio
5.25 5.25 5.25
4WD shift
electronic

Other Specs

S 4dr Front-wheel Drive

S 4dr 4x4

SV 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SV 4dr 4x4

Luggage capacity
16.0 cu.ft. 16.0 cu.ft. 16.0 cu.ft. 16.0 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity
79.8 cu.ft. 79.8 cu.ft. 79.8 cu.ft. 79.8 cu.ft.
Base engine size
3.5 liters 3.5 liters 3.5 liters 3.5 liters
Base engine type
V-6 V-6 V-6 V-6
Horsepower rpm
6,400 6,400 6,400 6,400
Torque rpm
4,400 4,400 4,400 4,400
Fuel tank capacity
19.5 gal. 19.5 gal. 19.5 gal. 19.5 gal.
EPA mileage estimates
20 City / 27 Hwy 19 City / 26 Hwy 20 City / 27 Hwy 19 City / 26 Hwy
Lighting - map lights
front front front front
Lighting - dome light
fade fade fade fade
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Height adjustable safety belts
front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Engine - valvetrain
DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles)
60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles)
60/unlimited 60/unlimited 60/unlimited 60/unlimited
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles)
36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000
Tires
P235/65SR18.0 BSW AS P235/65SR18.0 BSW AS P235/65SR18.0 BSW AS P235/65SR18.0 BSW AS
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent
Maximum towing capacity
5,000 lbs. 5,000 lbs. 5,000 lbs. 5,000 lbs.

SL 4dr Front-wheel Drive

SL 4dr 4x4

Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Luggage capacity
16.0 cu.ft. 16.0 cu.ft. 16.0 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity
79.8 cu.ft. 79.8 cu.ft. 79.8 cu.ft.
Base engine size
3.5 liters 3.5 liters 3.5 liters
Base engine type
V-6 V-6 V-6
Horsepower rpm
6,400 6,400 6,400
Torque rpm
4,400 4,400 4,400
Fuel tank capacity
19.5 gal. 19.5 gal. 19.5 gal.
EPA mileage estimates
20 City / 27 Hwy 19 City / 26 Hwy 20 City / 27 Hwy
Lighting - map lights
front and rear front and rear front and rear
Lighting - dome light
fade fade fade
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Height adjustable safety belts
front and rear front and rear front and rear
Engine - valvetrain
DOHC DOHC DOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles)
60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles)
60/unlimited 60/unlimited 60/unlimited
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles)
36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000
Tires
P235/65SR18.0 BSW AS P235/65SR18.0 BSW AS P235/55SR20.0 BSW AS
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent
Bodyside moldings
chrome chrome chrome
Maximum towing capacity
5,000 lbs. 5,000 lbs. 5,000 lbs.