Nissan Altima vs Tesla Model Y
Nissan Altima
$29,880
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Nissan Altima vs Tesla Model Y. Nissan Altima offers the strongest value on price. Tesla Model Y leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Tesla Model Y
Best Value
Nissan Altima
Fuel Economy
Tesla Model Y
Performance
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y
4.7/10Visual Comparison
Category Radar
Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Nissan Altima
$29,880
Rating: 4.2/10
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
Rating: 4.7/10
| Specification |
Nissan Altima |
Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nissan | Tesla |
| Model | Altima | Model Y |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | — | Ev |
| Body Style | Sedan | Compact Crossover SUV |
| Current Price | $29,880 | $47,990 – $48,990 |
| MSRP | $29,880 | $48,990 |
| Dealer Price | $28,800 | $47,990 |
| Engine | 2.5L DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder (PR25DD) | Dual Motor AWD |
| Horsepower | 182 hp @ 6,000 rpm (188 hp FWD) | 384 hp (est.) |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm (180 lb-ft FWD) | Instant electric torque |
| 0–60 mph | 7.4 sec (0-60 mph) | 4.6 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 130 mph | 135 mph |
| Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded Gasoline | Electric |
| Mileage / MPG | 28 MPGe combined (25 City / 33 Hwy) | 117 MPGe combined (EPA est.) |
| Range (EV) | 520 miles total highway tank range | 330 miles EPA (Long Range AWD est.) |
| Emissions | 310 g/mi CO2 | 0 g/mi |
| Battery | 12V starter battery | Approx. 75 kWh (usable, est.) |
| Charging | N/A | 250 kW DC peak (Supercharger V3) |
| Expert Rating | 4.2/10 | 4.7/10 |
| Community Reviews | 710 | 2240 |
| Performance Score | 7.8 | 9.0 |
| Comfort Score | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Safety Score | Nissan Safety Shield 360 | 9.1 |
| Fuel Economy Score | 8.8 | 9.5 |
| Technology Score | 8.7 | 9.5 |
| Value Score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Pros | NASA-inspired Zero Gravity seats offer outstanding long-distance comfort; Available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive across p... | Excellent EPA range for the class; Access to Tesla Supercharger network; Quick acceleration and smooth EV driving; Spaci... |
| Cons | Xtronic CVT engine drone under heavy wide-open throttle acceleration; Standard 188 hp powertrain is adequate rather than... | Minimalist interior may not suit all buyers; Ride can feel firm on larger wheels; Build quality can vary by production b... |
