2024 Lexus RX 500h vs. 2024 Nissan Armada Review

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2024 Lexus
RX 500h

MSRP*: $62,750
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2024 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $56,520 to $71,590
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MPG - City 27 MPG 13 - 14 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 46.2 ft3 92.6 ft3
Engine
  • 366-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 400-hp, 5.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 366 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity 3,494 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 192.5 in 208.9 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 41.9 in
Rear 41.0 in
Head Room Front 38.1 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 Lexus RX 500h, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Nissan Armada will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus RX 500h.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Lexus RX 500h 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). Whether you pick the Lexus RX 500h or the Nissan Armada, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Lexus RX 500h 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 Lexus RX 500h, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Armada.

Handling
The Lexus RX 500h has a smaller turning radius than the Nissan Armada, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Nissan Armada is clearly the choice over the Lexus RX 500h for pulling heavy loads. The Lexus RX 500h has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Armada.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Lexus RX 500h and the Nissan Armada are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Lexus RX 500h has less seating than the Nissan Armada, making the Nissan Armada the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Lexus RX 500h has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Armada.