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Nissan Altima Hybrid vs. Chevrolet Impala Review

How the Nissan Altima Hybrid stacks up against the Chevrolet Impala - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid
Price Range: $26,650 - $26,780
2010 Chevrolet Impala
Price Range: $23,790 - $31,135
Nissan Altima Hybrid vs. Chevrolet Impala Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Nissan Altima Hybrid is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet. In terms of fuel economy, the Nissan Altima Hybrid beats the Chevrolet Impala. Producing an accurate fuel economy evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Nissan Altima Hybrid is the winner in terms of fuel economy. The Chevrolet Impala isn't much less expensive than the Nissan when it comes to MSRP. The Impala will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Nissan Altima Hybrid. The Altima Hybrid will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Chevrolet Impala.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Chevrolet over the Nissan Altima Hybrid.

Convenience
The Chevrolet Impala's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Nissan Altima Hybrid.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Nissan Altima Hybrid's front cabin compared to the Chevrolet Impala. The ampler interior dimensions of the Chevrolet Impala make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the Nissan Altima Hybrid.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Altima Hybrid than the Chevrolet Impala because of its bigger tank. The Nissan Altima Hybrid and the Chevrolet Impala compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet packs quite a punch and will knock the Nissan Altima Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Nissan Altima Hybrid and the Chevrolet quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Impala's engine is significantly bigger than the Nissan Altima Hybrid's. Keep in mind that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Chevrolet is significantly more powerful than the Nissan Altima Hybrid. The Chevrolet Impala packs quite a punch compared to the Nissan Altima Hybrid with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Warranty
The Altima Hybrid and the Impala have the same basic warranty.

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