Santa Cruz vs Pathfinder
Hyundai · Nissan
1/4 Mile winner
Pathfinder
Beats the Santa Cruz by 0.05s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Pathfinder beats the Santa Cruz by a hair, finishing 0.05 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Pathfinder thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
281 hp
284 hp
0–100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
Top speed
215 km/h
225 km/h
Engine
2.5L Turbocharged Inline-4
V6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
351 Nm
Price
$40,799
$35,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Santa Cruz
Pathfinder
100 m
6.513s
6.533s
1/8 mile
9.651s
9.656s
1/4 mile
14.562s
14.514s
1 km
26.307s
26.006s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Pathfinder is $35,000 vs $40,799 for the Santa Cruz — a $5,799 gap. Top speed: Pathfinder runs to 225 km/h, 10 km/h higher than Santa Cruz.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Santa Cruz or the Pathfinder?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Pathfinder is faster, beating the Santa Cruz by 0.05 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Santa Cruz vs the Pathfinder?
The Santa Cruz hits 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, while the Pathfinder does it in 6.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Santa Cruz produces 281 hp; the Pathfinder produces 284 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Santa Cruz tops out at 215 km/h, and the Pathfinder reaches 225 km/h.
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