2012 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
When comparing the 2012 Nissan Armada's and the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Nissan Armada has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2012 Nissan Armada's and the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is a better car than the 2012 Nissan Armada.
2012 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban Pricing
A used 2012 Nissan Armada ranges from $6,994 to $17,930 while a used 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is priced between $8,883 to $21,800.
2012 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2012 Nissan Armada loses 48.6 percent of its value and the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban loses 45.6 percent of its value. This means the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban retains 3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2012 Nissan Armada.
2012 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Armada is 7.8 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Suburban's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Armada being ranked 8 out of 10 Best Large SUVs and the Chevrolet Suburban being ranked 6 out of 10. Out of 17 Best 8-seater SUVs, the Nissan Armada is ranked 12 and the Chevrolet Suburban is ranked 10. The Nissan Armada is also ranked 19 out of 30 Best SUVs with 3 Rows while the Chevrolet Suburban is ranked 17 out of 30.
2012 Nissan Armada vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Armada is 8.7 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Suburban the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Suburban a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Armada.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2012 Nissan Armada’s base engine makes 317 horsepower, and the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban base engine makes 320 horsepower. The Armada is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 532 miles. The Suburban is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 651 miles.This gives the 2012 Nissan Armada the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban the advantage in maximum range. The Armada uses gasoline, and the Suburban uses ethanol, gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2012 Nissan Armada and the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
6994 - 17930
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.485994
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
8883 - 21800
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.456234
Nissan Armada Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.793571 / 10
Reliability:
8.680714 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Suburban Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.006456 / 10
Reliability:
8.819368 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Nissan Armada Rankings
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30 out of / 30Chevrolet Suburban Rankings
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25 out of / 30Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
2012 Nissan Armada Trim Levels
Platinum, SL, SV
2012 Chevrolet Suburban Trim Levels
Fleet, Fleet 2500, LS, LS 2500, LT, LT 2500, LTZ
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
317 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
385 foot-lbs @ 3400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
320 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
335 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5100 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 19 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 532 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 16 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
465 / 651 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.7 inches
Cargo Space:
20 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
97.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
188.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
45.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
137.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5251 lbs
Width:
79.3 inches
Height:
77.2 inches
Length:
207.7 inches
Wheelbase:
123.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5672 lbs
Width:
79.1 inches
Height:
76.8 inches
Length:
224.4 inches
Wheelbase:
130 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available