2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV vs. 2024 Nissan Armada Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $37,700 to $49,550
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2024 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $56,520 to $71,590
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MPG - City 35 - 36 MPG 13 - 14 MPG
MPG - Hwy 34 - 35 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 79.6 ft3 92.6 ft3
Engine
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 400-hp, 5.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 231 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 190.2 in 208.9 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 44.4 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 41.9 in
Rear 41.0 in
Head Room Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 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
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Nissan Armada, with comparable head- and legroom. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Nissan Armada.

Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Nissan Armada.

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 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is a better financial choice over the Nissan Armada, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is much slimmer than the Nissan Armada, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Armada.

Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has a smaller turning radius than the Nissan Armada, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Nissan Armada is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan Armada.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has much lower torque than the Nissan Armada, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV and the Nissan Armada. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has less cargo space than the Nissan Armada, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.