2025 Genesis GV80 vs. 2024 Nissan Armada Review

Picture of the 2025 Genesis GV80

2025 Genesis
GV80

MSRP*: $57,700 to $79,300
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2024 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $56,520 to $71,590
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MPG - City 16 - 19 MPG 13 - 14 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 24 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 92.6 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 5.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 375 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity 6,000 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 194.5 in 208.9 in
Exterior Width 77.8 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 41.9 in
Rear 41.0 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.4 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 Genesis GV80, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Genesis GV80 and the Nissan Armada.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Genesis GV80 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). The Genesis GV80 is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Armada.

Dimensions
Since the Genesis GV80 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 Genesis GV80, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Armada.

Handling
The Genesis GV80 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 Genesis GV80 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Genesis GV80 has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan Armada.

Powertrain
The Genesis GV80 has much lower torque than the Nissan Armada, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Genesis GV80 has less seating than the Nissan Armada, making the Nissan Armada the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.