2025 Ford Escape vs. 2025 Nissan Armada Review

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2025 Ford
Escape

MSRP*: $29,150 to $38,110
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2025 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $56,520 to $79,990
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MPG - City 26 - 42 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 97.1 ft3
Engine
  • 163-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 180-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 192-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-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 180 - 192 hp 425 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 2,000 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 181.2 in 209.7 in
Exterior Width 74.1 in 83.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Escape than in the Nissan Armada. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Escape and 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 Ford Escape is a better financial choice over the Nissan Armada, when considering MSRP.

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

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

Powertrain
The Ford Escape 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 Ford Escape seats a lot fewer people than the Nissan Armada. The Ford Escape has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Armada.