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2026 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2026 Ford Explorer

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 23 MPG vs 24 MPG combined — Ford Explorer is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2950 vs $2800 — Ford Explorer saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Nissan Pathfinder 2026 Ford Explorer
Year20262026
ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveFront-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (S9)Automatic 10-spd
Cylinders64
Displacement (L)3.52.3
City MPG2120
Highway MPG2729
Combined MPG2324
Annual Fuel Cost$2950$2800
CO₂ (g/mile)382.0377.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score5/105/10
EPA GHG Score5/105/10
Overall Safety5/5 ★
Frontal Crash4/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover4/5
🚗 2026 Nissan Pathfinder

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 23 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Ford Explorer

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 24 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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