2025 Mazda CX-90 vs. 2024 Nissan Armada Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-90

2025 Mazda
CX-90

MSRP*: $37,845 to $56,450
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan Armada

2024 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $56,520 to $71,590
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MPG - City 23 - 24 MPG 13 - 14 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 74.2 - 75.2 ft3 92.6 ft3
Engine
  • 280-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 340-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 400-hp, 5.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 - 340 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 201.6 in 208.9 in
Exterior Width 77.6 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 41.9 in
Rear 41.0 in
Head Room Front 39.2 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.3 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 Mazda CX-90, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-90 and the Nissan Armada.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mazda CX-90 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 Mazda CX-90 is a better financial choice over the Nissan Armada, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-90 is much slimmer than the Nissan Armada, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Mazda CX-90 is slightly shorter than the Nissan Armada, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Mazda CX-90 has the same turning radius as the Nissan Armada, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Nissan Armada is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-90 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-90 has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan Armada.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Mazda CX-90 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Nissan Armada.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-90 and the Nissan Armada. The Mazda CX-90 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Armada.