Nissan Armada vs Nissan Pathfinder (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$22,040
- Armada: 141 hp more, 16.6 cu ft more cargo.
- Pathfinder: $22,040 cheaper, 5 mpg better.
- Armada wins 8 of 13 measures.
| Measure | Armada | Pathfinder | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $61,085 | $39,045 | Pathfinder |
| Horsepower | 425 hp | 284 hp | Armada |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft | 259 lb-ft | Armada |
| MPG combined | 18 mpg | 23 mpg | Pathfinder |
| Cargo, max | 97.1 cu ft | 80.5 cu ft | Armada |
| Cargo, seats up | 20.4 cu ft | 16.6 cu ft | Armada |
| Rear legroom | 39.2 in | 35.5 in | Armada |
| Front legroom | 43.8 in | 44.3 in | Pathfinder |
| Length | 209.6 in | 197.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 79.9 in to 92.5 in | 77.9 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 5,870 lb | 4,482 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 8,500 lb | 3,500 lb | Armada |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 9.6 in | 7.1 in | Armada |
| 0-60 mph | 6.3 s estimate | 6.9 s estimate | Armada |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Armada 4x2 SV $58,840 | Pathfinder Platinum 4WD $51,790 | $7,050 |
| Pathfinder S 2WD $37,500 | Armada 4x2 SV $58,840 | $21,340 |
Cost to run
Pathfinder costs $24,823 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Armada | Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $61,085 | $39,045 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,133 | $1,670 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,800 | $10,017 |
| Total, 6 years | $73,885 | $49,062 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Armada wins.
Pathfinder wins if Towing weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Pathfinder | 36% |
| MPG | Pathfinder | 22% |
| Power | Armada | 33% |
| Space | Armada | 17% |
| Towing | Armada | 59% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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