2025 Nissan Armada vs. 2025 Toyota RAV4 Review

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2025 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $56,520 to $79,990
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2025 Toyota
RAV4

MSRP*: $29,250 to $38,955
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MPG - City Info not available 25 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 33 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 97.1 ft3 69.7 - 69.8 ft3
Engine
  • 425-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 425 hp 203 hp
Towing Capacity 8,500 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 209.7 in 180.9 in
Exterior Width 83.3 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.8 in
Rear 37.8 - 40.0 in
Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 39.5 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
The Nissan Armada offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota RAV4, with comparable head- and legroom. The Nissan Armada will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota RAV4.

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). The Nissan Armada will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota RAV4, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Nissan Armada is much wider than the Toyota RAV4, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Nissan Armada, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Toyota RAV4.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Nissan Armada is clearly the choice over the Toyota RAV4 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Nissan Armada greatly out-muscles the Toyota RAV4.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Nissan Armada does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota RAV4.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Nissan Armada more than the Toyota RAV4, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Nissan Armada, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Toyota RAV4.