Nissan Altima Hybrid vs. Pontiac G8 Review

Utility
Neither the Nissan Altima Hybrid nor the Pontiac G8 has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity. The Pontiac G8 outpulls the Nissan Altima Hybrid by a sizeable margin.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Pontiac G8 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Nissan Altima Hybrid down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The G8's tank is almost the same size as the Nissan Altima Hybrid's, though the Nissan Altima Hybrid's is a little larger. The Nissan Altima Hybrid and the Pontiac compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You will most definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the G8 than with the Nissan Altima Hybrid.

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 to the dealership as the Pontiac. Regarding gas mileage, the Nissan Altima Hybrid bests the Pontiac G8. The Pontiac G8 requires a lot of gas compared to the Nissan Altima Hybrid. With respect to MSRP, the Pontiac G8 costs considerably more than the Altima Hybrid. The Nissan Altima Hybrid will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Pontiac. The Pontiac G8 will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Nissan Altima Hybrid.

Drivetrain
The Altima Hybrid's engine is significantly smaller than the Pontiac G8's. Note that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Pontiac G8 is substantially more powerful than the Nissan Altima Hybrid. The Nissan Altima Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the Pontiac G8 when it comes to pickup.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Nissan Altima Hybrid's front cabin compared to the Pontiac G8. The Pontiac G8 offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Nissan Altima Hybrid does.

Warranty
The Pontiac and the Nissan Altima Hybrid have the same basic after-sale protection.