2025 Nissan Armada vs. 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Picture of the 2025 Nissan Armada

2025 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $56,520 to $79,990
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

2024 Volkswagen
Tiguan

MSRP*: $28,880 to $38,880
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MPG - City Info not available 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 29 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 97.1 ft3 65.3 - 73.4 ft3
Engine
  • 425-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 184-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 425 hp 184 hp
Towing Capacity 8,500 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 209.7 in 186.1 in
Exterior Width 83.3 in 72.4 in
Leg Room Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.7 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.8 in
Rear 37.8 - 40.0 in
Front 38.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.1 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 Volkswagen Tiguan, 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 Volkswagen Tiguan.

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 Tiguan, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Nissan Armada is much wider than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 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 Tiguan.

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

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 Tiguan.

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