Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2012 NissanArmada 4WD

Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD · 4-Wheel Drive · 5.6 L 8-cyl

14MPGcombined

12city

18highway

A year of fuel$4,800

CO₂ from the tailpipe634.8 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 1,746 nissan cars

Combined MPG 14 MPGbest 41 · avg 22

Annual fuel cost $4,800best $650 · avg $3,383

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2012 Nissan Armada 4WD is a gasoline SUV in the EPA four-wheel-drive sport utility class. It has a 5.6-liter, eight-cylinder engine, four-wheel drive and a five-speed automatic transmission. Its listed fuel economy is 12 MPG city, 18 MPG highway and 14 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel cost is $4,800, and tailpipe CO2 is 634.79 grams per mile. The entry also identifies FFV as an alternative fuel type, while listing gasoline as the fuel. The base model is the Armada. Buyers can use these details to weigh the four-wheel-drive setup and engine against the fuel economy and running-cost figures.

Who it is for

It may suit a buyer seeking a gasoline SUV with four-wheel drive and an eight-cylinder engine. Its fuel economy and annual cost are especially relevant for a buyer estimating fuel expenses.

What is good

Four-wheel drive
5.6-liter eight-cylinder engine
18 MPG highway rating

What to know first

12 MPG city rating
EPA annual fuel cost is $4,800
Tailpipe CO2 is 634.79 grams per mile

Verdict

The Armada 4WD pairs an eight-cylinder engine with four-wheel drive, and has a 14 MPG combined rating. Its listed annual fuel cost and city MPG should factor into running-cost planning.