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Nissan Altima Hybrid vs. Toyota Camry Review

How the Nissan Altima Hybrid stacks up against the Toyota Camry - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid
Price Range: $26,650 - $26,780
2010 Toyota Camry
Price Range: $19,145 - $29,045
Nissan Altima Hybrid vs. Toyota Camry Review

Performance
Both the Nissan Altima Hybrid and the Toyota Camry are likely to feel a tad sluggish because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Toyota and the Nissan Altima Hybrid definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota and the Nissan Altima Hybrid have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Nissan Altima Hybrid. The Toyota Camry has no lessons to learn in terms of torque from the Nissan.

Utility
The Nissan Altima Hybrid and the Toyota Camry can accommodate the same number of passengers.

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

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Nissan Altima Hybrid's front cabin compared to the Toyota. The ampler interior dimensions of the Toyota Camry make it markedly roomier for your passengers than the Nissan.

Dimensions
The Nissan Altima Hybrid is a little more ponderous than the Toyota Camry. The Toyota Camry's tank is roughly the same size as the Nissan's, though the Nissan Altima Hybrid's is a bit more capacious. The Toyota and the Nissan compete for the same parking spaces.

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 Toyota Camry. The Toyota Camry uses a lot of gasoline compared to the Nissan Altima Hybrid. The Altima Hybrid won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Toyota Camry. As far as MSRP, the Altima Hybrid costs roughly as much as the Toyota Camry (though the Toyota Camry is a little cheaper). The Camry will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Altima Hybrid. The Nissan Altima Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Toyota Camry.

Overview
The Toyota Camry and the Nissan Altima Hybrid have the same basic warranty.

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