Pathfinder vs Santa Cruz
Nissan · Hyundai
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
284 hp
281 hp
0–100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
Top speed
225 km/h
215 km/h
Engine
V6
2.5L Turbocharged Inline-4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
351 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$35,000
$40,799
Simulated race times
Distance
Pathfinder
Santa Cruz
100 m
6.533s
6.513s
1/8 mile
9.656s
9.651s
1/4 mile
14.514s
14.562s
1 km
26.006s
26.307s
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 Pathfinder or the Santa Cruz?
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 Pathfinder vs the Santa Cruz?
The Pathfinder hits 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, while the Santa Cruz does it in 6.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Pathfinder produces 284 hp; the Santa Cruz produces 281 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Pathfinder tops out at 225 km/h, and the Santa Cruz reaches 215 km/h.
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