Compare the NIssan Altima Against the Competition
Compare the Nissan Altima Against the Competition
The Nissan Altima is a mid-size AWD sedan that sits on the A list for New York commuters in the Finger Lakes region. The mid-size sedan market is extremely competitive, which is why Royal Nissan of Cortland has put together a detailed comparison so you can see how the Nissan Altima stacks up against other top sellers like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. You'll soon find yourself shopping at our Nissan dealership near Ithaca for the Altima, a leader of the sedan realm.
Compare the Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry
As two fuel-efficient sedans, the Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry appeal to commuters. But performance extends far beyond fuel efficiency, as the Altima proves to outpace the competition.
Nissan Altima
Toyota Camry
| Features | Nissan Altima | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive (Available All-Wheel Drive) | Wheel Drive or Electronic On-Front Wheel Drive or Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive |
| Engine power | 188 horsepower | 225 to 232 net combined horsepower |
| Engine torque | 180 pound-feet | 163 pound-feet |
| Engine Displacement | 2.5 liters | 2.5 liters |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 27/39/32 mpg | 53/50/51 mpg |
| Fuel Tank | 16.2 gallons | 13 gallons |
| Driving Range | 437/632 miles | 689/650 miles |
| Trunk Size | 15.4 cubic feet (58.1 cubic feet of cargo space with rear seats folded) | 15.1 cubic feet |
Performance
The new Nissan Altima delivers an additional 17 pound-feet of torque for superior acceleration. Expect more thrilling response without compromising efficiency by driving the Nissan Altima, which is powered by a 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine. The Camry has a hybrid engine and Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive. The Nissan Altima works with an Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system that continuously monitors road conditions to quickly respond and provide traction as you drive around Auburn, NY. The Nissan Altima has a larger fuel tank and is able to hold an additional three gallons. As a result, these new sedans have a similar driving range on a full tank of gas, despite the Camry being a hybrid.
Interior
Enjoy a relaxing commute to your office in Ithaca with the Nissan Altima's exclusive Zero Gravity Front Seats that minimize pressure hot spots and reduce fatigue. The Camry's multi-stage seats cannot compare. There's an additional two inches of legroom - 44 inches total - in the front row of the Nissan Altima, which also has a larger trunk and cargo area that can expand to 58 cubic feet.
Technology
The Nissan Altima comes with a NissanConnect® 8-inch touchscreen, and the Camry counters with an 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia display. Each new sedan features wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™. While the Camry offers a JBL® Premium Audio system, the Nissan Altima features unique interior acoustics that enhance the Bose® Premium Audio System.
The Camry includes Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0, which is countered by Nissan Safety Shield® 360 for the Altima. Available ProPILOT Assist and an Intelligent Around View® Monitor are exclusive driver-assist technologies that give the Nissan Altima an edge over the Camry.
Compare the Nissan Altima and Honda Accord
Accelerate past the sedan competition with the Nissan Altima, which delivers more responsive performance and upgraded innovative connectivity to tower above the Honda Accord.
Nissan Altima
Honda Accord
| Features | Nissan Altima | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive (Available All-Wheel Drive) | Front Wheel Drive only |
| Engine power | 188 horsepower | 192 horsepower |
| Engine torque | 180 pound-feet | 192 pound-feet |
| Engine Displacement | 2.5 liters | 1.5 liters |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 27/39/32 mpg | 29/37/32 mpg |
| Fuel Tank | 16.2 gallons | 14.8 gallons |
| Driving Range | 437/632 miles | 429/548 miles |
| Trunk Size | 15.4 cubic feet (58.1 cubic feet of cargo space with rear seats folded) | 16.7 cubic feet |
Performance
The new Nissan Altima earns higher highway fuel economy ratings driving on I-81 back to Cortland, NY. A Nissan Altima earns 39 miles per gallon, making the sedan a more fuel-efficient option than the Honda Accord at 37 miles per gallon. Honda Accord models fail to offer all-wheel drive. Equipped with the Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system, the Nissan Altima is able to provide superior traction on the roads of Ithaca and the Finger Lakes region. The Honda Accord may produce four additional horsepower, but its engine displacement is only 1.5 liters, compared to 2.5 liters for the Nissan Altima. Both sedans feature a DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine.
Interior
Enjoy the premium interior space of the Nissan Altima, which features exclusive matte chrome-tone accents and carbon-fiber design trim. The Zero Gravity Front Seats are also unique to the Nissan Altima and provide additional comfort for your commute. With 44 inches of front-row legroom, the Nissan Altima lets Auburn, NY commuters stretch out their legs by an additional two inches, compared to the Honda Accord. The 17 cubic feet of trunk space in the Honda Accord is impressive, but the Nissan Altima counters with 60/40-split rear seats that maximize versatility to offer 58 cubic feet of cargo space.
Technology
The Nissan Altima has a larger standard touchscreen with an 8-inch NissanConnect® display. The Honda Accord comes with a 7-inch color touchscreen and doesn't include wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ as a standard feature. Nissan Altima sedans feature Google Assistant and Voice Recognition. Google built-in features like Google Assistant are reserved for the top-of-the-line hybrid variant of the Accord. Nissan Safety Shield® 360 for the Altima mirrors features in the Honda Sensing® suite for the Accord.
Learn More About the Nissan Altima Today
Contact Royal Nissan of Cortland to schedule a test drive and learn more about the class-leading Nissan Altima. We're a Cortland, NY Nissan dealer with new sedans for sale, and you can explore a range of Altima models by shopping with us. The Nissan Altima is making waves in the mid-size sedan field to surge past the competition. Unlock the top-rated sedan at our Nissan dealership in Cortland, NY.
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