2014 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2014 Jeep Cherokee

In what is becoming an increasingly crowded vehicle segment, the competition for the title of “Best Crossover SUV” has never been tighter. Two models that frequently figure into any such conversation are the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder and the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, two distinctly compelling vehicles that both can lay legitimate claim to the Best-in-Class throne. Each boasts rugged capability complemented with sophisticated styling, and each relies heavily on upscale interior design to offer the utmost in passenger comfort.

However, in pitting the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder vs. the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, there are a few specific areas where the separation between these two vehicles can’t be ignored. With available seating for seven (compared to just five for the Cherokee), the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder manages to make the absolute most of every inch, and when you crunch the numbers, there are a lot of inches to spare. In terms of cargo capacity and passenger volume, the numbers posted by the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder are tough to ignore: the Pathfinder offers over ten additional cubic feet of cargo capacity, and the best-in-class passenger volume for the Pathfinder registers over 50 more than that of its Jeep counterpart.