2021 Nissan Altima vs 2022 Kia Forte
Overview | |
MSRP$24,550 | MSRP$19,090 |
Listings26 | Listings208 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2022 Kia Forte Reviews SummaryWith inflation and gas prices delivering a one-two punch to Canadian budgets, could compact cars like the 2022 Kia Forte make a comeback? The segment is full of good choices, and you can easily get one with all of the modern infotainment technology and safety features for under $30,000. Plus, today’s compact cars are the size of midsize sedans from a decade or two ago. Good thing Kia has updated the Forte for the 2022 model year with sharper styling and new infotainment, driver assist, and collision avoidance systems. Just in case consumers decide their next ride needs to be thriftier and more affordable. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 182 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower182 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 182 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower182 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3207 lbs | Curb Weight2769 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height56.5 in |
Length192.9 in | Length182.7 in |
Width72.9 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase111.2 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload1121 lbs | Maximum Payload1023 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,550 | $19,090 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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. | With inflation and gas prices delivering a one-two punch to Canadian budgets, could compact cars like the 2022 Kia Forte make a comeback? The segment is full of good choices, and you can easily get one with all of the modern infotainment technology and safety features for under $30,000. Plus, today’s compact cars are the size of midsize sedans from a decade or two ago. Good thing Kia has updated the Forte for the 2022 model year with sharper styling and new infotainment, driver assist, and collision avoidance systems. Just in case consumers decide their next ride needs to be thriftier and more affordable. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 182 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 6000 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 182 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 6000 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3207 lbs | 2769 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 192.9 in | 182.7 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1121 lbs | 1023 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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