2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 vs 2025 Nissan Altima
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 wins clearly, 85.5 to 77.3, on fuel & range, tech & comfort. The Nissan Altima is ahead on price and safety.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is sold in the U.S. as an electric midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch W…
2025 Nissan Altima
The 2025 Nissan Altima is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize sedan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Altima, is EPA-rated at 31 mp…
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
Clear winThe Hyundai Ioniq 6 wins clearly, 85.5 to 77.3, on fuel & range, tech & comfort. The Nissan Altima is ahead on price and safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 Nissan Altimaoverall 77.3 | 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6overall 85.5 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 71.3 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 24.7 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 91.2 | 82 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 81.8 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 92.5 | 81 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 55.7 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 77.3 | 85.5 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Nissan Altima: base trim S FWD · Hyundai Ioniq 6: base trim SE Standard Range RWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 wins
- It is rated 135 combined against 31 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($550 against $2,150).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (30.5 points against 17 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2025 Nissan Altima answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (7 against 37 filed with NHTSA).
- It starts $10,850 lower ($27,000 against $37,850 base MSRP).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 5 seats.
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.
Specifications side by side
51 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $27,000 | $37,850 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 2,488 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L 4-cylinder inline DOHC DIG | Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | 4 valves per cylinder; CVTCS on intake and exhaust valves | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 149 hp |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 27 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 39 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.828 | 4.471 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 1 |
| Transmission type | cvt | Single-speed Reduction Gear |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 5.6 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in | 58.9 in |
| Overall length | 193 in | 191 in |
| Overall width | 72.9 in | 74 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | 116 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 15.4 cu-ft | 11.2 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 116 cu-ft | 114 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.1 in | 40.2 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 36.9 in |
| Third-row headroom | 36.9 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43.8 in | 42.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 39.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.2 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,253 lbs | 3,935 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,253 lbs | 3,935 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,328 lbs | 4,894 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent strut with coil springs, aluminum links, 25mm stabilizer bar | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link independent suspension, 26mm hollow stabilizer bar | Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Dual-Pinion Electric-Powered Steering System | Rack and pinion, Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36.1 ft | 19.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 296 mm | 325 mm |
| Front brake type | Power-assisted vented disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Foot brake / mechanical | Electric |
| Rear brake diameter | 292 mm | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | steel | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 215/60R16 | 225/55R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.2 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM | Bluelink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.2 in | 58 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 57.3 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 57.1 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
125 features · differences first, then sharedSafety33 differ · 47 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go | — | std |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA) | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist / Lane Following Assist | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Reverse | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning | — | std |
| Seat-mounted rear passenger side-impact supplemental air bags | std | — |
| Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors | — | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist | std | — |
| Brake Assist | std | — |
| Brake Booster - Active Hydraulic Booster (Regenerative Brake) | — | std |
| Cruise controls, smart (steering wheel) | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger supplemental knee air bags | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | std | — |
| Electric Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Electronic Brake Force Distribution | std | — |
| Front and Rear seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters | — | std |
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes 12.8" x 1.2" (Φ325x30t) | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist | — | std |
| Power window lock-out button | — | std |
| Rear Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Rear child safety locks | — | std |
| Rear Door Alert | std | — |
| Rear LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door logic type) | — | std |
| Rear Solid Disc Brakes 12.8" x 0.5" (Φ325x12t) | — | std |
| Rear Sonar System | std | — |
| Side air curtains with rollover sensors | — | std |
| Vehicle Security System | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection | std | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist | std | std |
| Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1), Front passenger (1) | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (2) | std | std |
| Rear view monitor with parking guidance | std | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | std |
| Driver Attention Warning | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Indicator and Tire Fill Complete Alert | std | std |
Infotainment14 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-inch color display with multi-touch control | std | — |
| AM/FM with RDS and aux-in, 6 speakers | std | — |
| Bluelink® Connected Car Services + OTA update capable | — | std |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | — | std |
| Bluetooth Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | — | std |
| Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant | std | — |
| NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® integration and Android Auto™ | std | — |
| Regenerative brake control paddles | — | std |
| Single front illuminated USB connection port (one Type-A) | std | — |
| Siri Eyes Free®/Google Assistant™ Voice Recognition | std | — |
| SiriusXM® with advanced audio features | std | — |
| Streaming audio via Bluetooth® | std | — |
| Wired Android Auto | std | — |
| Wired Apple CarPlay | std | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming + phonebook transfer | std | std |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | std | std |
Convenience3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity key entry with push button start | — | std |
| Remote engine start | std | — |
| Power windows with driver's auto-down/up | — | std |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Row Air Vents | — | std |
| Cabin air filter | — | std |
| Dual automatic temperature control | — | std |
| External temperature display | — | std |
Seating6 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power driver's seat | — | std |
| 6-way manual driver's seat | std | — |
| 8-way power driver's seat (with power lumbar) | — | std |
| Adjustable head restraints (all positions) | — | std |
| Power lumbar support | — | std |
| 60/40 Split Fold-down Bench Seat w/ Center Armrest and Cupholders | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable passenger seat | std | std |
| Stain-Resistant Cloth seating surfaces | std | std |
Interior13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster w/ EV Technology Display | — | std |
| 5-inch meter display | std | — |
| Cargo Light | — | std |
| LED Interior Lights | — | std |
| Steering Wheel - Brake regen paddle shifters | — | std |
| Steering Wheel - Tilt + Telescoping | — | std |
| Inside rearview mirror - Manual day/night | — | std |
| Manual tilt & telescopic steering column | — | std |
| Sunvisors w/ Illumination | — | std |
| Floor mats - Carpeted | — | opt |
| Seatback pockets (mesh type) | — | std |
| Sunvisors w/ sliding function | — | std |
| Trip odometer | — | std |
Exterior21 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED Projector headlights | — | std |
| 16-inch steel with full wheel cover | std | — |
| 18 x 7.5J Alloy Wheels (offset 51mm) | — | std |
| 215/60R16 all-season tires | std | — |
| 225/55R18 tires | — | std |
| Acoustic Windshield | — | std |
| Active Air Flaps (lower front grille) | — | std |
| Active grille shutters | std | — |
| Door Handles (Flush-type) - Bodycolor | — | std |
| Heated outside mirrors | — | std |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights (LED with Daytime Running Lights and High Beam Assist) | std | — |
| Laminated Glass - Front and rear | — | std |
| LED taillights | — | std |
| LED Turn Signal Indicators (outside mirrors) | — | std |
| Outside Mirrors - Bodycolor | — | std |
| Spare Tire - Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | — | std |
| Automatic headlights | — | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | — | std |
| Solar front glass - Front Door, Windshield | — | std |
| Splash Guards | std | — |
| Temporary spare tire – 16 x 4T, steel wheel | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (amber) | std | std |
| LED Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | std | std |
Powertrain6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front engine / FWD | std | — |
| Battery preconditioning function | — | std |
| Drive Mode Select (Eco → Normal → Sport → Snow → My Mode) | — | std |
| Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | — | std |
| Shift-by-wire | — | std |
| Ultra-Fast Charger (up to 800V / 350 kW) On-Board Charger | — | std |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension - MacPherson strut with Gas Damper | — | std |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) - Power assisted, rack-mounted | — | std |
| Rack and pinion type steering gear | — | std |
| Rear Suspension - Multi-link with Gas Damper | — | std |
| ZF Sachs monotube rear shock absorbers | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Altima
Top recalls
- high Air Bags 26V526000 · 149 vehicles
- high Latches/Locks/Linkages 26V023000 · 26,432 vehicles
Hyundai Ioniq 6
Top recalls
- high Seat Belts 26V218000 · 294,448 vehicles
- high Electrical System 25V606000 · 31,042 vehicles
- high Electrical System 24V868000 · 145,642 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan AltimaS FWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $27,000 (base trim) | $37,850 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $27,000 – $34,830 7 trims | $37,850 – $54,600 7 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Altima | Ioniq 6 Standard Range |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 135 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,150 | $550 |
| EV range | — | 240 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Nissan Altima or the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 wins clearly, 85.5 to 77.3, on fuel & range, tech & comfort. The Nissan Altima is ahead on price and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 scores 85.5 and the 2025 Nissan Altima 77.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 Nissan Altima or the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6?
The 2025 Nissan Altima starts lower — $27,000 against $37,850, a gap of $10,850 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Nissan Altima or the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6?
2025 Nissan Altima: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. 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 2025 Nissan Altima and the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6?
Where the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 wins: it is rated 135 combined against 31 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $1,600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($550 against $2,150), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (30.5 points against 17 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2025 Nissan Altima answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (7 against 37 filed with NHTSA) and starts $10,850 lower ($27,000 against $37,850 base MSRP). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.