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Toyota Camry vs. Nissan Altima Hybrid Review

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Nissan to the dealership as the Toyota Camry. With respect to gas mileage, the Nissan Altima Hybrid beats the Toyota Camry. The Nissan Altima Hybrid won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Toyota. In terms of MSRP, the Toyota Camry doesn't cost much less than the Nissan. The Toyota will cost you a bunch of money in gas every year compared to the Nissan Altima Hybrid. The Nissan Altima Hybrid will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the Toyota Camry.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Toyota Camry and the Nissan Altima Hybrid most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Camry and the Nissan Altima Hybrid have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Nissan Altima Hybrid. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Nissan isn't much more powerful than the Toyota.

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

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

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