2025 Kia Sorento vs. 2025 Nissan Armada Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Sorento

2025 Kia
Sorento

MSRP*: $31,990 to $47,390
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Picture of the 2025 Nissan Armada

2025 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $57,520 to $79,990
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MPG - City 20 - 23 MPG 15 - 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy 27 - 31 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 75.5 ft3 97.1 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 281-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 191 - 281 hp 425 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,500 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 189.0 in 209.7 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 83.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 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 Kia Sorento than in the Nissan Armada. The Nissan Armada offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Kia Sorento, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Sorento 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). Clearly, the Kia Sorento is a better financial choice over the Nissan Armada, when considering MSRP.

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

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

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