2025 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2025 Nissan Armada Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe

MSRP*: $34,300 to $48,650
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2025 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $56,520 to $79,990
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 79.6 ft3 97.1 ft3
Engine
  • 277-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 425-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 277 hp 425 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 4,500 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 190.2 in 209.7 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 83.3 in
Leg Room Front 44.4 in
Rear 42.3 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 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 Hyundai Santa Fe than in the Nissan Armada. The Hyundai Santa Fe will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than 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 Hyundai Santa Fe is a better financial choice over the Nissan Armada, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe, 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 Hyundai Santa Fe for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Santa Fe has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan Armada.

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

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