2025 Kia
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2024 Nissan
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| MPG - City | 24 - 28 MPG | 13 - 14 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 34 MPG | 18 - 19 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 62.8 ft3 | 92.6 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 146 - 195 hp | 400 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 8,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 172.6 in | 208.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.9 in | 79.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 41.9 in
Rear 41.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Nissan Armada than in the Kia Seltos, 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 Kia Seltos and the Nissan Armada.
Convenience
With the Nissan Armada, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Kia Seltos, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
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 Kia Seltos is a better financial choice over the Nissan Armada, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Seltos 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 Kia Seltos, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Armada.
Handling
The Kia Seltos has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Nissan Armada, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Seltos has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan Armada.
Powertrain
The Kia Seltos has much lower torque than the Nissan Armada, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Kia Seltos has less seating than the Nissan Armada, making the Nissan Armada the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Kia Seltos has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Armada.