2025 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2025 Nissan Armada Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-30

2025 Mazda
CX-30

MSRP*: $24,995 to $36,950
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Picture of the 2025 Nissan Armada

2025 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $56,520 to $79,990
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MPG - City 22 - 26 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 45.2 ft3 97.1 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-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 Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 227 hp 425 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 173.0 in 209.7 in
Exterior Width 70.7 in 83.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.3 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 37.8 - 38.1 in
Rear 38.3 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Nissan Armada than in the Mazda CX-30, 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 Mazda CX-30.

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 Mazda CX-30 is a better financial choice over the Nissan Armada, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-30 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 Mazda CX-30, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Armada.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-30 has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan Armada.

Powertrain
The Mazda CX-30 has much lower torque than the Nissan Armada, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Mazda CX-30 seats a lot fewer people than the Nissan Armada. The Mazda CX-30 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Armada.