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Nissan Altima Hybrid vs. Toyota Camry Hybrid Review

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

2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid
Price Range: $26,650 - $26,780
2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Price: $26,150
Nissan Altima Hybrid vs. Toyota Camry Hybrid Review

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Camry Hybrid and the Altima Hybrid likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Camry Hybrid and the Nissan Altima Hybrid have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Nissan Altima Hybrid. Torque equals pickup, and the Altima Hybrid will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Camry Hybrid finally gets moving. The Toyota could learn a lesson or two from the Nissan Altima Hybrid regarding pickup.

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

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

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

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan Altima Hybrid than the Camry Hybrid because of its larger tank. The Toyota and the Nissan Altima Hybrid 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 roughly the same to get the Nissan to the dealership as the Toyota Camry Hybrid. Regarding fuel economy, the Altima Hybrid is a bit better than the Toyota Camry Hybrid, but not by much. The Nissan won't tax your gas budget significantly more than the Toyota Camry Hybrid will. The Altima Hybrid isn't much pricier than the Toyota Camry Hybrid in terms of MSRP.

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

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