Nissan Altima Hybrid vs. Honda Accord Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Honda to the dealership as the Nissan Altima Hybrid. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Altima Hybrid is the winner when it comes to fuel economy. When it comes to gas mileage, the Altima Hybrid is a tad better than the Honda Accord, but not by much. In terms of MSRP, the Honda doesn't cost much less than the Nissan. The Honda Accord 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 Accord.

Utility
The Honda Accord and the Nissan Altima Hybrid can accommodate the same number of passengers.

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

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Honda Accord offers a bit more head room than the Nissan Altima Hybrid, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Honda Accord offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Nissan does.

Dimensions
The Honda Accord's tank is approximately the same size as the Nissan Altima Hybrid's, though the Nissan Altima Hybrid's is a bit bigger. The Altima Hybrid and the Honda compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Nissan and the Honda Accord definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Accord and the Nissan Altima Hybrid have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Nissan Altima Hybrid. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Altima Hybrid isn't much more powerful than the Honda.

Warranty
The Altima Hybrid and the Honda Accord have the same basic warranty.