2025 Kia Seltos vs. 2025 Nissan Armada Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Seltos

2025 Kia
Seltos

MSRP*: $24,690 to $31,190
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Picture of the 2025 Nissan Armada

2025 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $56,520 to $79,990
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MPG - City 24 - 28 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 27 - 34 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 62.8 ft3 97.1 ft3
Engine
  • 146-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 195-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 425-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 146 - 195 hp 425 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 172.6 in 209.7 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 83.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 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 Kia Seltos offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Nissan Armada, with comparable head- and legroom. The Nissan Armada offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Kia Seltos, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

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 Kia Seltos is a better financial choice over the Nissan Armada, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Seltos 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 Kia Seltos, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Armada.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Seltos has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan Armada.

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

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Kia Seltos seats a lot fewer people than the Nissan Armada. The Kia Seltos has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Armada.