2021 Nissan Altima vs 2022 Mazda MAZDA3
Overview | |
MSRP$24,550 | MSRP$20,800 |
Listings32 | Listings77 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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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 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews SummaryWith the departure of the grossly underappreciated Mazda6 midsize sedan, Mazda has just two cars left in its lineup: the iconic MX-5 and the compact 2022 Mazda3. Good thing for Mazda they’re both highly desirable. This year, a new Platinum Quartz Metallic paint colour is available. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 182 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower182 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City28 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 182 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower182 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3207 lbs | Curb Weight2984 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height56.9 in |
Length192.9 in | Length183.5 in |
Width72.9 in | Width70.7 in |
Wheelbase111.2 in | Wheelbase107.3 in |
Maximum Payload1121 lbs | Maximum Payload1039 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,550 | $20,800 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 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 the departure of the grossly underappreciated Mazda6 midsize sedan, Mazda has just two cars left in its lineup: the iconic MX-5 and the compact 2022 Mazda3. Good thing for Mazda they’re both highly desirable. This year, a new Platinum Quartz Metallic paint colour is available. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 182 hp I4 | 2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 28 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 182 hp I4 | 2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3207 lbs | 2984 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 192.9 in | 183.5 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 70.7 in |
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 107.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1121 lbs | 1039 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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