2016 Hyundai Sonata vs 2016 Nissan Altima

2016 Hyundai Sonata

2016 Nissan Altima

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4-Door Sedan 1.6T Eco

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 1.6T Eco	28	38	$22,716	$23,725
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 1.6T Eco w/Tire Kit	28	38	$22,716	$23,725
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0T Limited	23	32	$31,933	$34,075
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0T Sport	23	32	$27,170	$28,925
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0T Sport w/Black	23	32	$27,170	$28,925
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L	25	38	$20,436	$21,300
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Limited	25	38	$25,850	$27,350
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Limited PZEV	25	38	$25,850	$27,350
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L PZEV	25	38	$20,436	$21,300
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L SE	25	38	$20,859	$21,750
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L SE PZEV	25	38	$20,859	$21,750
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Sport	25	38	$22,293	$23,400
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Sport PZEV	25	38	$22,293	$23,400
Sonata Hybrid 4-Door Sedan Limited	39	43	$28,257	$30,100
Sonata Hybrid 4-Door Sedan Limited w/Blue Pearl Interior	39	43	$28,257	$30,100
Sonata Hybrid 4-Door Sedan SE	40	44	$24,724	$26,000
Sonata Plug-In Hybrid 4-Door Sedan	38	41	$32,938	$34,600
Sonata Plug-In Hybrid 4-Door Sedan Limited	38	41	$36,698	$38,600
Sonata Plug-In Hybrid 4-Door Sedan Limited w/Blue Pearl Interior	38	41	$36,698	$38,600

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4-Door Sedan I4 2.5

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5	27	39	$21,446	$22,500
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 S	27	39	$21,348	$22,900
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 SL	27	39	$26,621	$28,570
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 SR	26	37	$22,808	$24,470
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 SV	27	39	$23,729	$25,460
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 SL	22	32	$29,895	$32,090
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 SR	22	32	$25,524	$27,390

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,716

$21,446

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,725

$22,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$395 / month

$375 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Spacious and fuel efficient, the 2016 Hyundai Sonata is a worthy rival for America's best-selling family sedan.

A new SR model brings some driving fun back to the 2016 Nissan Altima, while preserving its mainstream family-sedan appeal.

TCC Likes

Spacious interior
Fuel efficient
Eco edition is no mild hybrid

Quiet, comfortable ride
Improved infotainment
Flowing design that looks like an Infiniti

TCC Dislikes

Beginning to blend in
Not as quick as some rivals
Manuals are gone for good

Borderline bland interior
CVT is the only transmission available
Less sporty handling than previous models

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

38 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

106.1

101.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

56.4

Front Leg Room (in)

45.5

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

35.6

36.1

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

52.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

56.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

57.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

110.4

109.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.4

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

191.1

191.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.3

15.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

11.5

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.8

36.1

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/65HR16

P215/60TR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/65HR16

P215/60TR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3270

3197

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

16 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

16 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

640

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

195 @ 1500

180 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/97

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

178 @ 5500

182 @ 6000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.93

2.63 - 0.38

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.29

4.83

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.30

0.74

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.32

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.88

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Sonata

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

5.7

5.6

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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