2024 Nissan Armada vs. 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review

Picture of the 2024 Nissan Armada

2024 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $56,520 to $71,590
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

2024 Volkswagen
Atlas Cross Sport

MSRP*: $36,985 to $51,880
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MPG - City 13 - 14 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 18 - 19 MPG 26 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 92.6 ft3 77.8 ft3
Engine
  • 400-hp, 5.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 400 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 8,500 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 208.9 in 195.5 in
Exterior Width 79.9 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 41.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 40.4 in
Head Room Front 39.8 - 40.9 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.8 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 Nissan Armada than in the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Nissan Armada and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Nissan Armada as you will with the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 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). The Nissan Armada will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Nissan Armada is much wider than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Handling
The Nissan Armada has the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

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

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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Utility
The Nissan Armada offers greater seating capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Nissan Armada has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.