Nissan Altima Hybrid vs. Hyundai Azera Review

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 Hyundai Azera. The Hyundai Azera will tax your gas budget tremendously more than the Altima Hybrid will. The Altima Hybrid will save you money at the pump compared to the Azera. The Hyundai isn't much more expensive than the Nissan Altima Hybrid with respect to MSRP. The Altima Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Hyundai. The Hyundai Azera will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Altima Hybrid.

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

Convenience
The Hyundai Azera'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 Nissan offers a bit more head room than the Hyundai Azera, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Hyundai Azera make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the Nissan.

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

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Hyundai Azera 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.

Drivetrain
The Nissan Altima Hybrid's engine is significantly smaller than the Hyundai's. Remember that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque equals pickup, and the Hyundai Azera will have picked up and gone by the time the Nissan finally gets moving. The Hyundai packs quite a punch compared to the Nissan as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Nissan Altima Hybrid isn't quite as generous as the Hyundai Azera's.