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2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid

How the 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid stacks up against the competition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga, CA

Nissan Altima Hybrid Review
2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid
Price Range: $26,650 - $26,780

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Nissan Altima Hybrid to the dealership as the typical sedan. With respect to gas mileage, the Nissan Altima Hybrid has the typical sedan beat. The typical sedan pales in comparison to the Altima Hybrid as far as fuel economy. The Nissan Altima Hybrid is significantly less costly than the typical sedan when it comes to MSRP. The Altima Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the typical sedan. The average sedan will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Nissan Altima Hybrid.

Utility
The Nissan Altima Hybrid and the typical sedan can accommodate the same number of passengers. Towing is considerably more the typical sedan's forte than it is the Altima Hybrid's.

Convenience
You'll most definitely have to take the typical sedan for a fill-up more often than the Nissan Altima Hybrid because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Nissan Altima Hybrid's front cabin compared to the typical sedan. The typical sedan is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Nissan Altima Hybrid.

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

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the typical sedan 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 average sedan and the Nissan Altima Hybrid likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average sedan has a bigger engine than the Nissan Altima Hybrid. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque equals pickup, and the typical sedan will have picked up and gone by the time the Nissan Altima Hybrid finally gets moving. The average sedan packs quite a wallop compared to the Nissan Altima Hybrid with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Nissan Altima Hybrid isn't quite as generous as the typical sedan's.

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