Nissan Altima vs Toyota Corolla

Overview

Specification Nissan Altima Toyota Corolla
Brand Nissan Toyota
Model Altima Corolla
Year 2026 2026
Type — —
Body Style Sedan Compact Sedan

Pricing

Specification Nissan Altima Toyota Corolla
Current Price $29,880 $28,799 – $29,500
MSRP $29,880 $29,500
Dealer Price $28,800 $28,299

Engine & Performance

Specification Nissan Altima Toyota Corolla
Engine 2.5L DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder (PR25DD) 2.0L Dynamic Force Inline-4
Horsepower 182 hp @ 6,000 rpm (188 hp FWD) 169 hp
Torque 178 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm (180 lb-ft FWD) 151 lb-ft
0–60 mph 7.4 sec (0-60 mph) Approx. 8.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 130 mph Approx. 118 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Nissan Altima Toyota Corolla
Fuel Type Regular Unleaded Gasoline Gasoline
Mileage / MPG 28 MPGe combined (25 City / 33 Hwy) 35 MPG combined
Range (EV) 520 miles total highway tank range N/A
Emissions 310 g/mi CO2 Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards
Battery 12V starter battery N/A
Charging N/A N/A

Ratings

Specification Nissan Altima Toyota Corolla
Expert Rating 4.2/10 4.6/10
Community Reviews 710 1680
Performance Score 7.8 8.0
Comfort Score 9.2 8.6
Safety Score Nissan Safety Shield 360 9.3
Fuel Economy Score 8.8 9.2
Technology Score 8.7 8.5
Value Score 9.0 9.1

Verdict

Specification Nissan Altima Toyota Corolla
Pros NASA-inspired Zero Gravity seats offer outstanding long-distance comfort; Available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive across p... Excellent reliability reputation; Strong fuel economy; Comprehensive standard safety features; Affordable ownership and...
Cons Xtronic CVT engine drone under heavy wide-open throttle acceleration; Standard 188 hp powertrain is adequate rather than... Rear-seat space is moderate for tall adults; Performance is adequate but not sporty; Some premium tech requires higher t...