Nissan Altima vs Toyota Avalon
Overview | |
MSRP$24,900 | MSRP$36,125 |
Listings380 | Listings15 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryThe Nissan Altima goes right for what Canadians gravitate toward in mid-size sedans: a single reasonably powered engine and a standard all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain—no front-wheel drive (FWD) here—configured in three trim levels with the sporty Midnight Edition package incorporated into the SR trim. But in a crowded midsize sedan segment that includes the ubiquitous Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord, not to mention a handful of other competent entries, the Altima has its work cut out for it. | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 205 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower205 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 205 hp I4 |
Torque180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | Torque185 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower205 hp @ 6600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway34 |
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 Space16.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3244 lbs | Curb Weight3580 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height56.7 in |
Length192.9 in | Length195.9 in |
Width72.9 in | Width72.8 in |
Wheelbase111.2 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload1084 lbs | Maximum Payload940 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,900 | $36,125 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 6.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The Nissan Altima goes right for what Canadians gravitate toward in mid-size sedans: a single reasonably powered engine and a standard all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain—no front-wheel drive (FWD) here—configured in three trim levels with the sporty Midnight Edition package incorporated into the SR trim. But in a crowded midsize sedan segment that includes the ubiquitous Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord, not to mention a handful of other competent entries, the Altima has its work cut out for it. | The 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 2.5L 205 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 205 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 2.5L 205 hp I4 |
Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 185 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 205 hp @ 6600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 16.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3244 lbs | 3580 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 192.9 in | 195.9 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 72.8 in |
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1084 lbs | 940 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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