2023 Dodge Durango vs. 2023 Nissan Armada | NewCars.com

2023 Dodge Durango vs. 2023 Nissan Armada Review

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2023 Dodge
Durango

MSRP*: $40,140 to $93,605
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2023 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $50,700 to $70,370
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MPG - City 12 - 19 MPG 13 - 14 MPG
MPG - Hwy 17 - 26 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 85.1 ft3 95.4 ft3
Engine
  • 293-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 360-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 475-hp, 6.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 710-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 5.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 293 - 710 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity 6,200 - 8,700 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 200.8 - 201.0 in 208.9 in
Exterior Width 75.8 - 76.4 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.6 in
Front 41.9 in
Rear 41.0 in
Head Room Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 39.8 - 40.9 in
Rear 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Nissan Armada than in the Dodge Durango, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Nissan Armada will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Dodge Durango.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Dodge Durango as you will with the Nissan Armada, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Dodge Durango will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Nissan Armada.

Dimensions
Since the Dodge Durango is much slimmer than the Nissan Armada, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Dodge Durango is slightly shorter than the Nissan Armada, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Dodge Durango has the same turning radius as the Nissan Armada, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Nissan Armada, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Dodge Durango. The Dodge Durango has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Armada.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Dodge Durango doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Nissan Armada.

Utility
The Dodge Durango has less seating than the Nissan Armada, making the Nissan Armada the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Dodge Durango has less cargo space than the Nissan Armada, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.