2025 Acura MDX vs. 2024 Nissan Armada Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura MDX

2025 Acura
MDX

MSRP*: $51,200 to $75,250
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan Armada

2024 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $56,520 to $71,590
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MPG - City 17 - 19 MPG 13 - 14 MPG
MPG - Hwy 21 - 26 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 95.0 ft3 92.6 ft3
Engine
  • 290-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 5.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 290 - 355 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 198.4 in 208.9 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 41.9 in
Rear 41.0 in
Head Room Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 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 Acura MDX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Nissan Armada offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Acura MDX, 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 Acura MDX 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Acura MDX will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Nissan Armada.

Dimensions
The Acura MDX is a little narrower than the Nissan Armada, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the Acura MDX, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Armada.

Handling
The Acura MDX has the same turning radius as the Nissan Armada, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

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

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

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura MDX and the Nissan Armada. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Acura MDX as you will in the Nissan Armada.