Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. Nissan Armada Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Nissan Armada over the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. There's no clear winner between the Nissan Armada and the Toyota in terms of hauling capacity. Towing is considerably more the Nissan Armada's forte than it is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid's.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, the Armada is a true sports car. When it comes to horsepower, the Nissan packs quite a wallop and will knock the Highlander Hybrid down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Nissan is substantially heavier than the Highlander Hybrid. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid because of its bigger tank. The Highlander Hybrid and the Nissan compete for the same parking spaces. The Nissan Armada's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Convenience
The Nissan Armada's fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Cost
In terms of gas mileage, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid bests the Nissan. The Nissan Armada pales in comparison to the Toyota in terms of gas mileage. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid isn't much less expensive than the Nissan when it comes to MSRP. The Armada will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Highlander Hybrid.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Nissan Armada most certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Nissan Armada has a more sizeable engine than the Toyota. Bear in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Armada is tremendously more powerful than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the Nissan Armada regarding pickup.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Nissan Armada offers a bit more head room than the Highlander Hybrid, there really isn't much of a difference. The Nissan provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Toyota does.

Warranty
The Highlander Hybrid and the Nissan Armada have the same basic after-sale protection.