2026 Dodge Durango vs. 2025 Nissan Armada Review

Picture of the 2026 Dodge Durango

2026 Dodge
Durango

MSRP*: $38,995 to $79,995
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Picture of the 2025 Nissan Armada

2025 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $57,520 to $79,990
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MPG - City 12 - 18 MPG 15 - 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy 17 - 25 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 85.1 ft3 97.1 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)
  • 710-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 425-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 295 - 710 hp 425 hp
Towing Capacity 6,200 - 8,700 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 200.8 - 201.0 in 209.7 in
Exterior Width 75.8 - 76.4 in 83.3 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.6 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 39.1 - 40.8 in
Rear 37.8 - 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
The Dodge Durango offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Nissan Armada. 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). Clearly, the Dodge Durango is a better financial choice over the Nissan Armada, when considering MSRP.

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.

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
The Dodge Durango has much lower torque than the Nissan Armada, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

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.