2020 Honda Accord vs 2020 Nissan Altima

2020 Honda Accord

#7 in Mid-Size Cars

2020 Nissan Altima

#18 in Mid-Size Cars

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EX Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Accord Hybrid EX Sedan	48	47	$27,000	$29,520
Accord Hybrid EX-L Sedan	48	47	$29,280	$32,020
Accord Hybrid Sedan	48	47	$23,443	$25,620
Accord Hybrid Touring Sedan	48	47	$32,263	$35,290
Accord Sedan EX 1.5T CVT	30	38	$25,540	$27,920
Accord Sedan EX-L 1.5T CVT	30	38	$27,821	$30,420
Accord Sedan EX-L 2.0T Automatic	23	34	$29,645	$32,420
Accord Sedan LX 1.5T CVT	30	38	$21,983	$24,020
Accord Sedan Sport 1.5T CVT	29	35	$24,546	$26,830
Accord Sedan Sport 1.5T Manual	26	35	$24,546	$26,830
Accord Sedan Sport 2.0T Automatic	22	32	$28,678	$31,360
Accord Sedan Sport 2.0T Manual	22	32	$28,678	$31,360
Accord Sedan Touring 2.0T Automatic	22	32	$33,138	$36,250

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2.0 Platinum Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Altima 2.0 Platinum Sedan	25	34	$32,769	$35,180
Altima 2.0 SR Sedan	25	34	$27,719	$29,750
Altima 2.5 Platinum AWD Sedan	25	35	$31,235	$33,530
Altima 2.5 Platinum Sedan	27	37	$29,979	$32,180
Altima 2.5 S AWD Sedan	26	36	$23,721	$25,450
Altima 2.5 S Sedan	28	39	$22,464	$24,100
Altima 2.5 SL AWD Sedan	26	36	$29,430	$31,590
Altima 2.5 SL Sedan	28	39	$28,175	$30,240
Altima 2.5 SR AWD Sedan	25	35	$25,208	$27,050
Altima 2.5 SR Sedan	27	37	$23,952	$25,700
Altima 2.5 SV AWD Sedan	26	36	$27,235	$29,230
Altima 2.5 SV Sedan	28	39	$25,979	$27,880

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,000

$32,769

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,520

$35,180

Monthly Payment Estimate

$492 / month

$586 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Honda Accord is one of the best sedans available, a must-drive for any shopper.

The 2020 Nissan Altima is a handsome sedan with a great-looking price.

TCC Likes

Good value
Good looks
Good fuel economy

Good value in base versions
Sharper exterior
Standard safety features

TCC Dislikes

Base touchscreen lacking
19-inch wheels can spoil the ride
Some turbo lag

Interior is a little dull
Turbo-4 isn’t worth the cost
Just adequate power

Fuel Economy

City

48 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

47 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

43.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.7

98.8

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

40.4

35.2

Front Head Room (in)

37.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

58.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

36.7

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

111.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.3

72.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.8

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

192.2

192.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.7

15.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.8

16.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P235/40VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P235/40VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3373

3438

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

129 @ 3500

267 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

212 @ 6200

236 @ 5600

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.45 - 2.45

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.42

5.25

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

8.40

1.80

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Accord Hybrid

Nissan Altima

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

3.8

6.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

510

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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