Nissan Altima Hybrid vs. Ford Fusion Review

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Fusion packs quite a wallop and will knock the Nissan Altima Hybrid down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Nissan Altima Hybrid and the Ford Fusion definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Nissan Altima Hybrid has no lessons to learn in terms of pickup from the Ford Fusion. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Fusion isn't much more powerful than the Nissan Altima Hybrid.

Utility
Neither the Ford Fusion nor the Nissan Altima Hybrid has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity.

Convenience
You'll most definitely have to take the Ford Fusion for a fill-up more often than the Altima Hybrid because of its tank size and gas mileage.

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

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

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Nissan Altima Hybrid to the dealership as the Ford. The Ford will tax your gas budget tremendously more than the Altima Hybrid will. The Ford Fusion pales in comparison to the Nissan Altima Hybrid as far as fuel economy. The Ford isn't much less costly than the Nissan Altima Hybrid with respect to MSRP. The Ford Fusion will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Nissan Altima Hybrid. The Nissan Altima Hybrid will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Ford Fusion.

Warranty
The Nissan Altima Hybrid and the Ford Fusion have the same basic warranty.