2012 Toyota Avalon vs. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Toyota Avalon would be higher. Both 2012 Toyota Avalon and 2013 Nissan Pathfinder are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. (256 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 371 kg more than 2012 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Avalon | 2013 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Avalon | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2819 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
