Head-to-head
2024 Nissan Altima vs 2024 Toyota Prius Prime
The Toyota Prius Prime wins clearly, 91.2 to 70.4, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Nissan Altima is ahead on price and performance.
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2024 Nissan Altima
The 2024 Nissan Altima is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Altima, is EPA-rated at 31 mp…
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The 2024 Toyota Prius Prime is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid midsize sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Prius Prime S…
Verdict · default weights
2024 Toyota Prius Prime
Clear winThe Toyota Prius Prime wins clearly, 91.2 to 70.4, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Nissan Altima is ahead on price and performance.
Tech & comfort 2024 Toyota Prius Prime leads by 96.6
Fuel & range 2024 Toyota Prius Prime leads by 39.8
Price 2024 Nissan Altima leads by 21
| Category · weight | 2024 Toyota Prius Primeoverall 91.2 | 2024 Nissan Altimaoverall 70.4 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 79 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 60.2 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 92.1 | 81.2 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 75.9 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 78.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 3.4 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 91.2 | 70.4 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Prius Prime: base trim SE FWD · Nissan Altima: base trim S FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime wins
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (29 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 41 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists 26 standard driver-assist features against 17.
Where the 2024 Nissan Altima answers
- It starts $7,005 lower ($26,370 against $33,375 base MSRP).
- It turns out 180 lb-ft of torque against 139.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
46 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan AltimaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $26,370 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,987 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0-Liter 4-cylinder Aluminum DOHC 16-Valve with VVT-i (Atkinson cycle) | 2.5L DOHC inline 4-cylinder direct-injection |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 188 hp |
| Torque | 139 lb-ft | 180 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 53 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 52 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 51 mpg | 39 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission type | Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT) | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | — |
| Overall height | 55.9 in | — |
| Overall length | 181 in | — |
| Overall width | 70.2 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 108 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 26.7 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 20.3 cu-ft | 15.4 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 91.2 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 36.4 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43.2 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 34.8 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,461 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,461 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar | — |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with rear stabilizer bar | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 34.4 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | Automatic Electric Parking Brake | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 279 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | — |
| Wheel material | alloy | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 195/60R17 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota Connected Services | — |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 120 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 55.3 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 52.8 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
74 features · differences first, then sharedSafety22 differ · 33 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan AltimaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Safety Sense 3.0™– Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense 3.0™– Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) | std | — |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | std | — |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense 3.0™– Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) | std | — |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense 3.0™– Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger supplemental knee air bags | — | std |
| Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB) | opt | — |
| Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCT) | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Integrated backup camera display | std | — |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | — | std |
| Lane Change Assist (LCA) | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | std | — |
| Rear Automatic Braking | — | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Rear-Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) | std | — |
| Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS) | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System, 4-corner pressure readout | std | — |
| Front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags | std | std |
| Lane Departure Warning | std | std |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor | std | std |
| Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | std | std |
| Seat-mounted rear passenger side-impact supplemental air bags | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System | std | std |
| Blind Spot Warning | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Traction Control System | std | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | std | std |
| Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System | std | std |
Infotainment15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan AltimaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Connect® – includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Safety Connect® – includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Remote Connect – Remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app * via your smartwatch. | std | — |
| Drive Connect – includes Cloud Navigation with Google points-of-interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey Toyota, and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Remote Connect – Remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app * via your smartwatch. | std | — |
| Safety Connect® – includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display, and Bluetooth® hands-free phone controls | std | — |
| Remote Connect – Remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app * via your smartwatch. | std | — |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen, six speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display, and Bluetooth® hands-free phone controls | std | — |
| Service Connect – Receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Six USB-c charge ports * — two front/ two center console/ two rear | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® compatibility | std | — |
Convenience1 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan AltimaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power windows with auto up/down | std | — |
| Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition | std | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan AltimaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Single zone climate control system with dust and pollen filter | std | — |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan AltimaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seats | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats; 6-way adjustable driver's seat; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| 6-way adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats; 6-way adjustable driver's seat; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
Interior7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan AltimaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| Center console with armrest and storage compartment | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display, and Bluetooth® hands-free phone controls | std | — |
| Rear dome light and cargo area light | std | — |
| Top-mount Multi-Information Display (MID) with indicators and 7-in. LCD display with speedometer, drive mode indicators, instrumentation and customizable settings, odometer, tripmeters, clock, outside temperature, rear passenger seatbelt indicators, fuel economy information, trip timer, and warning messages | std | — |
| Two front cup holders; two front and two rear bottle holders | std | — |
| Extendable dual sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors | std | — |
Exterior9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan AltimaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated power outside mirrors with folding feature | std | — |
| 17-in. alloy wheels with wheel covers and 195/60R17 tires | std | — |
| Active grille shutter | std | — |
| Heated power outside mirrors with folding feature | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature | std | — |
| LED taillights and stop lights | std | — |
| Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | std | — |
| Splash Guards | — | std |
Powertrain2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan AltimaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-wheel drive | — | std |
| Xtronic CVT transmission | — | std |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan AltimaS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo area tonneau cover | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Prius Prime
Safety Signal 79 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 4
Owner complaints 12 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (5), Unspecified (3), Latches/Locks/Linkages (2)
Top recalls
- high Latches/Locks/Linkages 26V049000 · 141,286 vehicles
- high Latches/Locks/Linkages 24V274000 · 55,690 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
- minor Equipment 24V548000 · 33,848 vehicles
Nissan Altima
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 1 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 41 · 7 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (8), Service Brakes (5), Forward Collision Avoidance (5)
Top recalls
- critical Steering 23V882000 · 5 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Nissan AltimaS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $33,375 (base trim) | $26,370 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $33,375 – $40,070 3 trims | $26,370 – $36,070 8 trims |
| Powertrains | PHEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Prius Prime SE | Altima |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 52 | 31 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,300 | $2,150 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 3 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime or the 2024 Nissan Altima?
The Toyota Prius Prime wins clearly, 91.2 to 70.4, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Nissan Altima is ahead on price and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime scores 91.2 and the 2024 Nissan Altima 70.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime or the 2024 Nissan Altima?
The 2024 Nissan Altima starts lower — $26,370 against $33,375, a gap of $7,005 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime or the 2024 Nissan Altima?
2024 Toyota Prius Prime: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 4 recalls. 2024 Nissan Altima: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime and the 2024 Nissan Altima?
Where the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime wins: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (29 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 41 filed with NHTSA), and lists 26 standard driver-assist features against 17. Where the 2024 Nissan Altima answers: it starts $7,005 lower ($26,370 against $33,375 base MSRP) and turns out 180 lb-ft of torque against 139. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.