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Nissan Armada vs. Volkswagen Atlas

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Armada and Volkswagen Atlas contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Nissan Armada and the Volkswagen Atlas.

When comparing the Nissan Armada's and the Volkswagen Atlas's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Armada has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Volkswagen Atlas has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Armada's and the Volkswagen Atlas's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: For a new model, the Nissan Armada's price is between $62,015 and $87,980, with the Volkswagen Atlas priced between $41,870 and $58,236.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Armada loses 60.4 percent of its value and the Volkswagen Atlas loses 53.5 percent of its value. This means the Volkswagen Atlas retains 6.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Armada.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Armada’s base engine makes 425 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Atlas base engine makes 269 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Armada, a fullsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Volkswagen Atlas, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of rear head room cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Volkswagen Atlas has higher safety ratings than the Nissan Armada, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

62015 - 87980

Starting MSRP:

58840

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

61120

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

58840 - 63400

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

41870 - 58236

Starting MSRP:

39310

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

39270

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

32190 - 44750

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

51972

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

50800 - 55009

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

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Nissan Armada Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

7.0 / 10

Volkswagen Atlas Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Armada

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

9.4

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

8.8 - 10.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.175

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Atlas

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.0

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.8 - 11.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Nissan Armada Rankings

Best Large SUVs for the Money

2 / 10

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Best Off-road Large SUVs

3 / 12

Most Affordable Large SUVs

3 / 10

Best Large SUVs Under $60k

4 / 5

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

4 / 5

Most Reliable Large SUVs Under $60k

4 / 5

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

4 / 5

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

5 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

6 / 34

Best Large SUVs for Towing

6 / 12

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

7 / 12

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

7 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

8 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

8 / 12

Best Large SUVs

8 / 12

Most Reliable Large SUVs

8 / 12

Safest Large SUVs

8 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

10 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

11 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 34

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

11 / 12

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

13 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

15 / 34

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

21 / 34

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

22 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

25 / 34

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

28 / 34

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

29 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

34 / 34

Volkswagen Atlas Rankings

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

7 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

10 / 32

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 30

Safest Midsize SUVs

11 / 32

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

12 / 28

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

15 / 34

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

15 / 32

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

17 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

20 / 67

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

20 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

20 / 32

Safest Crossover SUVs

23 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

23 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

24 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

26 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

27 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

27 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

28 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

28 / 34

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

28 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

31 / 34

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

42 / 56

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

47 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

52 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

64 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Nissan Armada Trim Levels

Platinum, Platinum Reserve, PRO-4X, SL, SV

Volkswagen Atlas Trim Levels

Peak Edition 4Motion, SE, SE 4Motion, SEL 4Motion, SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

425 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

516 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.075 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

8500 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

269 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.062 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X2 / 4X4

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Air Suspension:

Available

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.8 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

64.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

40 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

63.7 inches

Cargo Space:

20.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

97.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

182 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

61.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

60.5 inches

Cargo Space:

20.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

96.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

174.3 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5676 lbs

Width:

92.5 inches

Height:

78 inches

Length:

209.6 inches

Wheelbase:

121.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

9.6 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4317 lbs

Width:

88.5 inches

Height:

70.4 inches

Length:

200.7 inches

Wheelbase:

117.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

265/70R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P245/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Gray

Gun Metallic

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic

White

Aspen White TriCoat

Blue

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Deep Black Pearl

Gray

Not available

Silver

Silver Mist Metallic

White

Opal White Pearl

Blue

Mountain Lake Blue Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal

Beige

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Titan Black

Beige

Shetland Beige

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