2025 Nissan Armada vs. 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review

Picture of the 2025 Nissan Armada

2025 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $56,520 to $79,990
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Picture of the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

2025 Volkswagen
Atlas Cross Sport

MSRP*: $37,190 to $52,195
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MPG - City Info not available 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 97.1 ft3 77.8 ft3
Engine
  • 425-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 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 425 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity 8,500 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 209.7 in 195.5 in
Exterior Width 83.3 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 40.4 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.8 in
Rear 37.8 - 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Nissan Armada than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. 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 Atlas Cross Sport.

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.

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
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Nissan Armada more than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. The Nissan Armada has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.