2024 Audi SQ5 vs. 2024 Nissan Armada Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi SQ5

2024 Audi
SQ5

MSRP*: $57,700
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2024 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $55,720 to $70,790
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MPG - City 19 MPG 13 - 14 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 92.6 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 5.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity 4,400 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 in 208.9 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.9 in
Rear 41.0 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 39.8 - 40.9 in
Rear 40.0 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Nissan Armada than in the Audi SQ5, 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 Audi SQ5.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi SQ5 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 Audi SQ5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Nissan Armada.

Dimensions
Since the Audi SQ5 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 Audi SQ5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Armada.

Handling
The Audi SQ5 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 Audi SQ5 for pulling heavy loads. The Audi SQ5 has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Armada.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Audi SQ5 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Nissan Armada.

Utility
The Audi SQ5 has less seating than the Nissan Armada, making the Nissan Armada the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi SQ5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Armada.