2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2023 Nissan Altima
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MSRP$25,630 | MSRP$31,965 |
Listings15 | Listings66 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 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 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews SummaryThe eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI was introduced for the 2022 model year and enters 2024 essentially unchanged. The main news is that 2024 marks the last year a manual transmission will be available in this classic hot hatchback. Volkswagen is making a 380 special edition package standard on all stick-shift GTIs to commemorate that. A more substantial update is expected for the 2025 model year. Verdict: The GTI is a great all-rounder held back by poor interior design choices and a staid personality. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space19.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3253 lbs | Curb Weight3188 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height57.6 in |
Length192.9 in | Length168.8 in |
Width72.9 in | Width81.6 in |
Wheelbase111.2 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload1084 lbs | Maximum Payload904 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,630 | $31,965 |
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Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 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). | The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI was introduced for the 2022 model year and enters 2024 essentially unchanged. The main news is that 2024 marks the last year a manual transmission will be available in this classic hot hatchback. Volkswagen is making a 380 special edition package standard on all stick-shift GTIs to commemorate that. A more substantial update is expected for the 2025 model year. Verdict: The GTI is a great all-rounder held back by poor interior design choices and a staid personality. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 19.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3253 lbs | 3188 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 192.9 in | 168.8 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 81.6 in |
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1084 lbs | 904 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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