Compare 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2012 Nissan Armada

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
2012 Nissan Armada
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2WD 4-Door 1500 LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Tahoe 2WD 4-Door 1500 LS 15 21 $36,042 $38,755
Tahoe 2WD 4-Door 1500 LT 15 21 $40,831 $43,905
Tahoe 2WD 4-Door 1500 LTZ 15 21 $49,262 $52,970
Tahoe 4WD 4-Door 1500 LS 15 21 $39,817 $42,815
Tahoe 4WD 4-Door 1500 LT 15 21 $43,482 $46,755
Tahoe 4WD 4-Door 1500 LTZ 15 21 $52,149 $56,075
Tahoe Hybrid 2WD 4-Door 20 23 $49,111 $51,970
Tahoe Hybrid 4WD 4-Door 20 23 $51,762 $54,775
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2WD 4-Door Platinum
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Armada 2WD 4-Door Platinum 13 19 $47,525 $52,220
Armada 2WD 4-Door SL 13 19 $41,252 $45,320
Armada 2WD 4-Door SV 13 19 $36,298 $39,870
Armada 4WD 4-Door Platinum 12 18 $50,162 $55,120
Armada 4WD 4-Door SL 12 18 $43,889 $48,220
Armada 4WD 4-Door SV 12 18 $41,389 $45,470
Pricing
Invoice Price
$36,042
$47,525
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$38,755
$52,220
Monthly Payment Estimate
$646 / month
$870 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.6
7.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is no longer fresh-faced, but it remains one of the best bets for those needing tough, true truck capability and plenty of passenger space. It's lacking in some features and its interior is a bit cheap, but the 2012 Nissan Armada has rugged good looks and a beefy V-8 powertrain.
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Fuel Economy
City
15 mpg 13 mpg
Highway
21 mpg 19 mpg
Vehicle
Rear Door Type
Liftgate -
Number of Passenger Doors
- 4
Interior Dimensions
Third Head Room (in)
37.9 35.9
Front Hip Room (in)
60.3 61.4
Third Shoulder Room (in)
61.7 63.7
Second Leg Room (in)
39.0 41.9
Front Head Room (in)
41.1 39.7
Second Hip Room (in)
60.6 60.8
Front Shoulder Room (in)
65.2 65.0
Passenger Capacity
9 8
Third Leg Room (in)
25.6 32.2
Second Head Room (in)
39.2 40.0
Third Hip Room (in)
49.1 48.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.2 64.7
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 41.8
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
202.0 -
Side Door Opening Height (in)
NA -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
9.1 -
Height, Overall (in)
76.9 77.2
Step Up Height - Front (in)
NA -
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)
- TBD - -
Wheelbase (in)
116.0 123.2
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
10.5 -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
79.0 79.3
Side Door Opening Width (in)
NA -
Overhang, Front (in)
- TBD - -
Step Up Height - Side (in)
NA -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
31.7 -
Track Width, Front (in)
- 67.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 9.8
Length, Overall (in)
- 207.7
Liftover Height (in)
- 35.4
Track Width, Rear (in)
- 67.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)
NA -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
49.1 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
81.4 20.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
108.9 97.1
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
15.2 - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
16.9 20.0
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - 55.1
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
41.7 36.5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
49.4 - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
60.3 56.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)
NA -
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.6 x 0.8 12.6 x 0.6
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 1.2 13.8 x 1.2
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Location
- TBD - NA
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA NA
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA NA
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26 28.0
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
17.8 20.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.0 40.8
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
- TBD - - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Tires
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
2135 - TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code
ZVL NA
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
- TBD - - TBD -
Rear Tire Size
P265/70R17 P275/60R20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
- TBD - - TBD -
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
2135 - TBD -
Rear Tire Order Code
QGI NA
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
2135 - TBD -
Front Tire Size
P265/70R17 P275/60R20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
- TBD - - TBD -
Spare Tire Size
P265/70R17 P275/60R20
Front Tire Order Code
QGI NA
Trailering
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5500 8200
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
825 910
Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
7100 7300
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3200 3399
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2778 2779
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
11000 15100
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
4100 4299
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2670 2779
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 20 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 20 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 20 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
16.6 12.3
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Watts
- TBD - - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA NA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600 650
Engine
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V8
Fuel System
SFI Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Oil Cooler
NA NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
335 @ 4000 385 @ 3400
Engine Order Code
LMG NA
Displacement
5.3L/323 5.6L/339
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
320 @ 5400 317 @ 5200
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
15 13
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
17 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
21 19
Transmission
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.06 2.61
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.36 2.36
Trans Order Code
MYC NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA NA
Trans Power Take Off
NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.15 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic
Transfer Case Model
NA NA
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.03 3.82
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA NA
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.53 1.52
Trans Type
6 5
Trans PTO Access
NA NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 0.83
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- NA
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Tahoe Nissan Armada
Body Code
E52 123.2" WB
Body Style
4 Door Sport Utility Sport Utility
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
46 - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3400 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link Self-Leveling
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
1.10 0.87
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA NA
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4100 - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
46 - TBD -
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-floating - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Double-Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.41 0.91
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4200 - TBD -
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3250 - TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.08 2.93
Axle Type - Front
Independent - TBD -
Frame
Frame Type
Ladder Ladder
Doors
Side Door Type
NA -
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
11.0 12.2
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
2 1
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
--
Overall Side Crash Rating
--
Side Barrier Rating
--
Side Barrier Rating Driver
--
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
--
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
--
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
--
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
--
Rollover Rating

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