2024 GMC Terrain vs. 2024 Nissan Armada Review

Picture of the 2024 GMC Terrain

2024 GMC
Terrain

MSRP*: $28,700 to $38,600
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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 - 29 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 63.3 ft3 92.6 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 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 175 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 182.3 in 208.9 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.7 in
Front 41.9 in
Rear 41.0 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.5 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 GMC Terrain, 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 GMC Terrain and the Nissan Armada.

Convenience
The Nissan Armada requires fewer stops at the gas station than the GMC Terrain, making it more convenient to drive.

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 GMC Terrain is a better financial choice over the Nissan Armada, when considering MSRP.

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

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

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

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Terrain does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Nissan Armada.

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