2018 Hyundai Sonata vs 2018 Nissan Altima

2018 Hyundai Sonata

2018 Nissan Altima

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Eco 1.6L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sonata Eco 1.6L	28	37	$21,705	$22,650
Sonata Limited 2.0T	23	32	$30,593	$32,450
Sonata Limited 2.4L	25	35	$25,896	$27,400
Sonata Limited 2.4L SULEV	25	35	$25,896	$27,400
Sonata Limited 2.4L w/SULEV	25	35	$25,896	$27,400
Sonata Limited+ 2.0T	23	32	$30,081	$31,900
Sonata SE 2.4L	25	36	$21,141	$22,050
Sonata SE 2.4L SULEV	25	36	$21,141	$22,050
Sonata SEL 2.4L	25	35	$22,455	$23,700
Sonata SEL 2.4L SULEV	25	35	$22,455	$23,700
Sonata SEL+ 2.4L	25	35	$22,455	$23,700
Sonata SEL+ 2.4L w/SULEV	25	35	$22,455	$23,700
Sonata Sport 2.0T	23	32	$26,082	$27,600
Sonata Sport 2.4L	25	35	$23,850	$25,200
Sonata Sport+ 2.4L	25	35	$23,478	$24,800
Sonata Hybrid Limited 2.0L	39	44	$28,627	$30,500
Sonata Hybrid Limited 2.0L w/Emerald Blue Interior	39	44	$28,627	$30,500
Sonata Hybrid SE 2.0L	40	46	$24,257	$25,500
Sonata Plug-In Hybrid 2.0L	N/A	N/A	$31,669	$33,250
Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Limited 2.0L	N/A	N/A	$36,933	$38,850
Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Limited 2.0L w/Blue Pearl Interior	N/A	N/A	$36,933	$38,850

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2.5 S Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Altima 2.5 S Sedan	27	38	$21,683	$23,260
Altima 2.5 SL Sedan	27	38	$27,124	$29,110
Altima 2.5 SR Sedan	26	37	$22,669	$24,320
Altima 2.5 SV Sedan	27	38	$24,148	$25,910
Altima 3.5 SL Sedan	22	32	$31,328	$33,630

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,705

$21,683

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,650

$23,260

Monthly Payment Estimate

$378 / month

$388 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Hyundai Sonata receives a much-needed injection of style.

The 2018 Nissan Altima does almost nothing out of the ordinary.

TCC Likes

More stylish than before
Relaxing, comfortable ride quality
Flexible engines

Plush family-car ride
Newly standard safety tech
Shapely body still shapely

TCC Dislikes

Light on personality
Sport isn’t all that sporty
Limited customization options

Brandless interior
CVT-only
SR isn’t very sporty

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

38 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Mid-Size 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

37.4

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)

3219

3212

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

177 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/97

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

178 @ 5500

179 @ 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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