Toyota Camry Hybrid vs. Nissan Altima Review

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Nissan packs quite a punch and will knock the Camry Hybrid down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With its tiny horsepower-to-weight ratio, the Nissan Altima will knock you back into your seat when you accelerate.

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

Drivetrain
The Nissan Altima has a bigger engine than the Camry Hybrid. Remember that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Toyota Camry Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the Nissan Altima in terms of pickup. The Nissan Altima packs quite a wallop compared to the Toyota in terms of torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Utility
Neither the Toyota Camry Hybrid nor the Nissan Altima has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity.

Convenience
You'll very likely have to take the Nissan Altima for a fill-up more often than the Toyota Camry Hybrid because of its tank size and gas mileage.

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

Dimensions
The Toyota Camry Hybrid is considerably heavier than the Nissan Altima. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan Altima than the Toyota because of its more capacious tank. The Toyota Camry Hybrid and the Nissan Altima 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 approximately the same to get the Nissan to the dealership as the Toyota Camry Hybrid. The Nissan pales in comparison to the Toyota Camry Hybrid in terms of fuel economy. The Nissan Altima uses a lot of gas compared to the Toyota. With respect to MSRP, the Toyota Camry Hybrid costs approximately as much as the Nissan Altima (though the Nissan Altima is a bit cheaper). As far as final price, the Toyota costs about as much as the Nissan Altima (though the Nissan Altima is a little cheaper). The Nissan will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Toyota Camry Hybrid.

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