Toyota Camry Hybrid vs. Nissan Maxima Review

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

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Maxima packs quite a wallop and will knock the Toyota Camry Hybrid down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With its super low horsepower-to-weight ratio, the Nissan Maxima will knock you back into your seat when you accelerate.

Dimensions
The Toyota Camry Hybrid is slightly more ponderous than the Nissan Maxima. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan Maxima than the Toyota Camry Hybrid because of its larger tank. The Toyota Camry Hybrid and the Nissan Maxima compete for the same parking spaces.

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

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 Maxima to the dealership as the Toyota Camry Hybrid. The Maxima consumes a lot of gas compared to the Toyota Camry Hybrid. Regarding gas mileage, the Camry Hybrid has the Nissan Maxima beat. The Toyota Camry Hybrid isn't much less expensive than the Nissan with respect to MSRP. The Toyota Camry Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Nissan Maxima.

Handling
The Nissan Maxima has markedly wider tires than the Camry Hybrid. Keep in mind that bigger tires may look and feel better, while narrower tires could improve gas mileage. With its tighter turning circle, the Toyota Camry Hybrid is definitely sprier than the Nissan, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Maxima has a more massive engine than the Camry Hybrid. Remember that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque equals pickup, and the Nissan will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Camry Hybrid finally gets moving. The Nissan Maxima packs quite a punch compared to the Toyota Camry Hybrid when it comes to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

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

Overview
The Nissan Maxima and the Toyota Camry Hybrid have the same basic after-sale protection.