2024 Nissan Armada vs. 2025 Volvo XC90 Review

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2024 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $56,520 to $71,590
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2025 Volvo
XC90

MSRP*: $57,400 to $70,600
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MPG - City 13 - 14 MPG 20 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 18 - 19 MPG 26 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 92.6 ft3 65.5 ft3
Engine
  • 400-hp, 5.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 295-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 400 hp 247 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 8,500 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 208.9 in 195.0 in
Exterior Width 79.9 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 41.0 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 39.8 - 40.9 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Nissan Armada than in the Volvo XC90. 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 Volvo XC90.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Nissan Armada as you will with the Volvo XC90, 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 Nissan Armada will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volvo XC90.

Dimensions
The Nissan Armada is a little wider than the Volvo XC90, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. 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 Volvo XC90.

Handling
The Nissan Armada has a larger turning radius than the Volvo XC90, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Nissan Armada is clearly the choice over the Volvo XC90 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Nissan Armada greatly out-muscles the Volvo XC90.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Nissan Armada transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Volvo XC90.

Utility
The Nissan Armada offers greater seating capacity than the Volvo XC90, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Nissan Armada, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo XC90.