2025 Mazda CX-50 vs. 2024 Nissan Armada Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-50

2025 Mazda
CX-50

MSRP*: $30,300 to $43,300
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2024 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $56,520 to $71,590
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG 13 - 14 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 31 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 56.3 ft3 92.6 ft3
Engine
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 5.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 187 - 227 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 3,500 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 185.8 in 208.9 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 41.9 in
Rear 41.0 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.6 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 Mazda CX-50, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Nissan Armada offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-50, 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 Mazda CX-50 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 Mazda CX-50 is a better financial choice over the Nissan Armada, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-50 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-50, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Armada.

Handling
The Mazda CX-50 has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Nissan Armada, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Nissan Armada is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-50 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-50 has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan Armada.

Powertrain
The Mazda CX-50 has much lower torque than the Nissan Armada, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Mazda CX-50 has less seating than the Nissan Armada, making the Nissan Armada the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Mazda CX-50 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Armada.