2024 Acura ZDX vs. 2024 Nissan Armada Review

Picture of the 2024 Acura ZDX

2024 Acura
ZDX

MSRP*: $64,500 to $74,500
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2024 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $56,520 to $71,590
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MPG - City Info not available 13 - 14 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 18 - 19 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 62.0 - 63.0 ft3 92.6 ft3
Engine
  • 358-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 490-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 499-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 400-hp, 5.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 358 - 499 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 197.7 in 208.9 in
Exterior Width 77.0 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 41.9 in
Rear 41.0 in
Head Room Front 37.8 in
Rear 37.0 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 ZDX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Nissan Armada will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Acura ZDX.

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 Acura ZDX is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Armada.

Dimensions
Since the Acura ZDX is much slimmer than the Nissan Armada, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Acura ZDX, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Armada.

Handling
The Acura ZDX has a smaller turning radius than the Nissan Armada, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Nissan Armada is clearly the choice over the Acura ZDX for pulling heavy loads. The Acura ZDX has a little more horsepower than the Nissan Armada.

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

Utility
The Acura ZDX has less seating than the Nissan Armada, making the Nissan Armada the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Acura ZDX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Armada.