Nissan Pathfinder R51 or Nissan Pathfinder R52?

2005–2014 vs 2013–2021 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Pathfinder R51 4,859 mm, Pathfinder R52 5,042 mm — a 18 cm difference.
Boot: Pathfinder R51 515 l, Pathfinder R52 453 l.
Lowest consumption: Pathfinder R51 8.3 l/100 km, Pathfinder R52 8.2 l/100 km.
Power: Pathfinder R51 128–228 kW, Pathfinder R52 183–209 kW.
Standard equipment: Pathfinder R51 29 items (XE), Pathfinder R52 28 items (S).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Nissan Pathfinder R512005–2014 · 8 engines · XE, SE, LE, SE+Specifications →Listings →

Nissan Pathfinder R522013–2021 · 6 engines · S, SV, SL, PlatinumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Nissan Pathfinder R512005–2014no listings	Nissan Pathfinder R522013–2021no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,740 mm–4,859 mm	Length5,008 mm–5,042 mm
Width	Width1,848 mm–1,850 mm	Width1,960 mm
Height	Height1,760 mm–1,785 mm	Height1,766 mm–1,770 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,850 mm–2,853 mm	Wheelbase2,900 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance220 mm–230 mm	Ground clearance165 mm–180 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume515 l	Trunk volume453 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,000 kg–2,405 kg	Curb weight1,930 kg–2,090 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank73 l–74 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2014	Production years2013–2021
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines6
Power	Power128–228 kW (174–310 hp)	Power183–209 kW (249–284 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–5.6	Displacement (l)2.5–3.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.3 l/100 km · 2.5 dCi 190	Lowest consumption8.2 l/100 km · 2.5 Hybrid
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 5.6 V8	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · 3.5 V6 2WD
Top speed	Top speed200 km/h	Top speed190 km/h
Trim levelsXE · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · XE	Items in the base trim28 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim46 · LE	Items in the top trim51 · Platinum
Equipment · Comfort6 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control—	Multi-zone Climate Control✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior6 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats✓
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats✓	Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety8 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Nissan Pathfinder R51 or Nissan Pathfinder R52?

Length: Nissan Pathfinder R52 5,042 mm, Nissan Pathfinder R51 4,859 mm (a 183 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,900 vs 2,853 mm. Boot: 453 vs 515 l.

Which uses less fuel — Nissan Pathfinder R51 or Nissan Pathfinder R52?

The most frugal Nissan Pathfinder R51 uses 8.3 l/100 km (2.5 dCi 190); the most frugal Nissan Pathfinder R52 8.2 l/100 km (2.5 Hybrid).

Which is more powerful — Nissan Pathfinder R51 or Nissan Pathfinder R52?

The strongest Nissan Pathfinder R51 makes 228 kW (310 hp) (5.6 V8); the strongest Nissan Pathfinder R52 209 kW (284 hp) (3.5 V6).

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