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Nissan Altima Hybrid vs. Subaru Impreza Review

How the Nissan Altima Hybrid stacks up against the Subaru Impreza - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid
Price Range: $26,650 - $26,780
2010 Subaru Impreza
Price Range: $17,495 - $27,995
Nissan Altima Hybrid vs. Subaru Impreza Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Nissan Altima Hybrid to the dealership as the Subaru. The Subaru Impreza isn't much costlier than the Altima Hybrid when it comes to MSRP. The Nissan will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Subaru.

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

Comfort
Taller drivers will quite a bit enjoy the extra head room in the Nissan's front cabin compared to the Impreza. The Nissan offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Subaru does.

Dimensions
The Nissan is likely to feel a little sluggish because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the Subaru Impreza. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan Altima Hybrid than the Subaru Impreza because of its bigger tank. The Subaru Impreza rides lower than the Altima Hybrid, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Subaru Impreza and the Nissan Altima Hybrid compete for the same parking spaces. The Nissan's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Subaru Impreza may give a sprier feel in daily traffic.

Performance
The Nissan Altima Hybrid is likely to feel a tad sluggish because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the Subaru Impreza.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Subaru Impreza and the Nissan Altima Hybrid indubitably handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
Torque equals pickup, and the Subaru Impreza will have picked up and gone by the time the Nissan Altima Hybrid finally gets moving.

Overview
The Subaru Impreza and the Nissan Altima Hybrid have the same basic warranty.

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