2023 Nissan Altima vs 2024 Hyundai Elantra
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MSRP$25,630 | MSRP$21,625 |
Listings44 | Listings217 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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2023 Nissan Altima Reviews SummaryThe traditional family sedan segment is taking the brunt of the impact associated with the shift in consumer preferences to SUVs. Nearly all large cars are gone from the marketplace, and the number of midsize sedans is half what it was just a few years ago. In the next 12 to 24 months, it will shrink by another 50 percent with models like the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Stinger, and Kia K5 slated to be discontinued, leaving the Honda Accord, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, and the subject of this review, the Nissan Altima, as the last midsize models standing (and the Legacy is likely on life support). | |
2024 Hyundai Elantra Reviews SummaryFor nearly 20 years over six generations, the Elantra established Hyundai as a provider of bottom-rung transportation. Not until the current seventh-generation model debuted in 2020 did the Elantra shed its cheap image and stand competitively with other compact sedans from Honda, Toyota, and Nissan. Hyundai always sold on low prices and long feature lists. Now the Elantra is a genuinely sporty, well-constructed car that competes on actual substance — namely, how it drives and feels — and offers a wider range of trim levels. For 2024, a mild refresh brings more style and standard equipment. Verdict: Get past the strange bodywork and plasticky interior, and you’ll find a well-mannered sedan that is equally adept at being comfortable and economical as it is sporty and truly entertaining. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City32 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway41 |
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Engine Name2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City32 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway41 |
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 Space14.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3253 lbs | Curb Weight2725 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height55.7 in |
Length192.9 in | Length184.1 in |
Width72.9 in | Width71.9 in |
Wheelbase111.2 in | Wheelbase107.1 in |
Maximum Payload1084 lbs | Maximum Payload1133 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,630 | $21,625 |
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Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The traditional family sedan segment is taking the brunt of the impact associated with the shift in consumer preferences to SUVs. Nearly all large cars are gone from the marketplace, and the number of midsize sedans is half what it was just a few years ago. In the next 12 to 24 months, it will shrink by another 50 percent with models like the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Stinger, and Kia K5 slated to be discontinued, leaving the Honda Accord, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, and the subject of this review, the Nissan Altima, as the last midsize models standing (and the Legacy is likely on life support). | For nearly 20 years over six generations, the Elantra established Hyundai as a provider of bottom-rung transportation. Not until the current seventh-generation model debuted in 2020 did the Elantra shed its cheap image and stand competitively with other compact sedans from Honda, Toyota, and Nissan. Hyundai always sold on low prices and long feature lists. Now the Elantra is a genuinely sporty, well-constructed car that competes on actual substance — namely, how it drives and feels — and offers a wider range of trim levels. For 2024, a mild refresh brings more style and standard equipment. Verdict: Get past the strange bodywork and plasticky interior, and you’ll find a well-mannered sedan that is equally adept at being comfortable and economical as it is sporty and truly entertaining. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 32 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 41 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 32 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 41 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 14.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3253 lbs | 2725 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 55.7 in |
Length | 192.9 in | 184.1 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 71.9 in |
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 107.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1084 lbs | 1133 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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