2021 Nissan Altima vs 2020 Lexus IS
Overview | |
MSRP$38,560 | MSRP$24,550 |
Listings13 | Listings31 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
2020 Lexus IS Reviews Summary | |
2021 Nissan Altima Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Nissan Altima is a popular midsize sedan now in the third year of its sixth generation of production. The Altima debuted as a 1993 model and has spent the decades nudged from the spotlight by the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, despite continuous evolution and improvement over the years. Don’t feel bad for the Altima—it has a lot of fans, and some innovative features it hopes will allow it to take centre stage someday. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 182 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 182 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.8 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3583 lbs | Curb Weight3207 lbs |
Height56.3 in | Height56.7 in |
Length184.3 in | Length192.9 in |
Width79.8 in | Width72.9 in |
Wheelbase110.2 in | Wheelbase111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1121 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $38,560 | $24,550 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The 2021 Nissan Altima is a popular midsize sedan now in the third year of its sixth generation of production. The Altima debuted as a 1993 model and has spent the decades nudged from the spotlight by the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, despite continuous evolution and improvement over the years. Don’t feel bad for the Altima—it has a lot of fans, and some innovative features it hopes will allow it to take centre stage someday. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 182 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 182 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.8 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3583 lbs | 3207 lbs |
Height | 56.3 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 192.9 in |
Width | 79.8 in | 72.9 in |
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1121 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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