Head-to-head
2026 Nissan Altima vs 2026 Toyota Camry
Too close to call: Nissan Altima 93 vs Toyota Camry 91.6 with these weights. The Toyota Camry is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.7 and it flips.
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2026 Nissan Altima
The 2026 Nissan Altima is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Altima, is EPA-rated at 30 mp…
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The 2026 Toyota Camry is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Camry HEV FF LE, is EPA-rat…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Nissan Altima
Toss-upToo close to call: Nissan Altima 93 vs Toyota Camry 91.6 with these weights. The Toyota Camry is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.7 and it flips.
Fuel & range 2026 Toyota Camry leads by 41.9
Safety 2026 Nissan Altima leads by 25.2
Price 2026 Nissan Altima leads by 5.2
| Category · weight | 2026 Nissan Altimaoverall 93 | 2026 Toyota Camryoverall 91.6 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 94.8 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 58.1 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 74.8 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 98.7 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 95.5 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 93.9 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 93 | 91.6 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Nissan Altima: base trim SV FWD · Toyota Camry: base trim LE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.7 and the answer flips.
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 2026 Nissan Altima wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 144 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 74).
- It lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 22.
Where the 2026 Toyota Camry answers
- It costs $950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,300 against $2,250).
- It is rated 51 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
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 AltimaSV FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $27,580 | $29,100 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,488 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L 4-cylinder inline DOHC | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder alloy block with aluminum alloy head |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | 4 valves per cylinder; CVTCS on intake and exhaust valves | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 184 hp |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 53 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg | 51 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 36 mpg | 50 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.828 | — |
| Transmission type | cvt | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in |
| Overall height | 56.8 in | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 193 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 72.9 in | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | 111 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 15.4 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 101 cu-ft | 99.9 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.1 in | 38.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 36.9 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 37.6 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43.8 in | 42.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 35.2 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 38 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 3,450 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 3,450 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent strut with coil springs, aluminum links, 25mm stabilizer bar | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link independent suspension, 26mm hollow stabilizer bar | Multi-link with stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Dual-pinion electric-powered steering system | Electric Power Steering rack-and-pinion with electric power-assist |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18.7 ft | 37.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 296 mm | 305 mm |
| Front brake type | Power-assisted vented disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Foot brake / mechanical | Electric Parking Brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 292 mm | 281 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 215/55R17 | P205/65 R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.2 gal | 13 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM | Toyota Safety Connect / Service Connect / Remote Connect / Drive Connect / Wi-Fi Connect |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | — | 12 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 3 months | 60 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.2 in | 57.7 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.1 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 55.7 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
154 features · differences first, then sharedSafety40 differ · 47 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaSV FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Cruise Control | opt | — |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags | std | — |
| Intelligent Lane Intervention | opt | — |
| Lane Departure Warning | std | — |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor | std | — |
| Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | std | — |
| Seat-mounted rear passenger side-impact supplemental air bags | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | std | — |
| Automatic High Beams | — | std |
| Brake Assist | std | — |
| Brake Hold | — | std |
| Child safety rear door locks | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | — | std |
| Collision sensors: deactivate high-voltage traction battery | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger supplemental knee air bags | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | std | — |
| Eight airbags | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake | — | std |
| Electronic Brake Force Distribution | std | — |
| Emergency inside trunk release | std | — |
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | std | — |
| Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | — | std |
| Lane Tracing Assist | — | std |
| LATCH (lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | — | std |
| LATCH System | std | — |
| Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Proactive Driving Assist | — | std |
| ProPILOT Assist | opt | — |
| Rear Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Rear Door Alert | std | — |
| Rear Sonar System | std | — |
| Rear-Seat Reminder | — | std |
| Road Sign Assist | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | — | std |
| Traction Control System | std | — |
| Vehicle Security System | std | — |
| Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | std | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Safe Exit Alert | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist Control | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist and Smart Stop Technology® | std | std |
| Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System with direct pressure readout and individual tire location alert | std | std |
Infotainment28 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaSV FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | opt | std |
| 12.3-inch HD color display with multi-touch control | opt | — |
| 6-speaker audio system | — | std |
| 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display | std | — |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with USB-A media port, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. | — | std |
| 8-inch color display with multi-touch control | std | — |
| AM/FM with 6 speakers | std | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system | std | — |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Five USB ports: one USB-A media port and two USB-C charging ports up front, with one USB-A and one USB-C charging port in the rear | — | std |
| Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant | std | — |
| NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® integration and Android Auto™ | std | — |
| Qi-compatible wireless charging with charge indicator light | opt | std |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. 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 |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Siri Eyes Free®/Google Assistant™ Voice Recognition | std | — |
| SiriusXM® with advanced audio features (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately – three-month trial period included) | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted control switches (cruise control, audio, Bluetooth® hands-free phone system) | std | — |
| Streaming audio via Bluetooth® | std | — |
| Two front illuminated USB connection ports (one Type-A, one Type-C) | std | — |
| Two rear illuminated USB charge ports (one Type-A, one Type-C) | opt | — |
| Wired Android Auto | std | — |
| Wired Apple CarPlay | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto | opt | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | opt | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® compatibility | — | std |
Convenience12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaSV FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote engine start | std | — |
| Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system and remote illuminated entry | std | opt |
| Convenience Package — includes auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener, Smart Key System on front doors, and power-adjustable driver's seat | — | opt |
| Cruise control | std | — |
| Multi-function key fob with remote entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, trunk-release functions, Push Button Start with remote illuminated entry | — | std |
| One 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Parking brake – Electronic / switch | opt | — |
| Power door locks with selective unlocking | std | — |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic locking feature with anti-lockout feature | — | std |
| Power windows with auto up/down with auto reverse – driver side | std | — |
| Power windows with auto up/down, jam protection in all positions and retained-power features | — | std |
| Push Button Start | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaSV FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual zone automatic climate control with air filter, humidity sensor and rear-seat vents | — | std |
| Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control | opt | — |
| Front HVAC system microfilter | std | — |
Seating10 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaSV FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power-adjustable front driver's seat with power lumbar support | std | opt |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats with passenger-side seatback pocket; 6-way manual front driver's and passenger seat | — | std |
| 2-way power lumbar | opt | — |
| 4-way manual passenger seat | std | — |
| 6-way manual passenger front seat | — | opt |
| 8-way power-adjustable passenger front seat | opt | — |
| Cold Weather Package — includes heated leather steering wheel and heated front seats | — | opt |
| Leather-appointed seating | opt | — |
| Woven fabric seating | std | — |
| Zero gravity bucket front seats | std | — |
| Heated front seats | opt | opt |
Interior16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaSV FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | opt |
| Auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver | — | opt |
| 3-spoke urethane steering wheel | std | — |
| 7-in. digital gauge cluster — with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information and warning messages | — | std |
| Center console with armrest, 12V power outlet and storage | std | — |
| Covered center console, armrest and storage | — | std |
| Dual overhead front map lights with sunglass holder | std | — |
| Front seatback pockets | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | opt |
| Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters | — | opt |
| Rear reading lights | std | — |
| Tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | std |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front door and two rear bottle holders | — | std |
| Rearview mirror with manual day/night mode | — | std |
| Dual sun visors with sliding extensions and illuminated vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Overhead console with sunglasses storage | — | std |
Exterior29 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaSV FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 16-in. 10-spoke silver-painted alloy wheels | — | std |
| 17-inch alloy wheel, gloss black | opt | — |
| 17-inch machined aluminum-alloy with painted inserts | std | — |
| 19-inch machined aluminum-alloy with painted inserts | opt | — |
| 215/55R17 all-season tires | std | — |
| 235/40R19 all-season tires | opt | — |
| Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield | — | std |
| Active grille shutters | std | — |
| Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams and auto on/off | — | std |
| Black front side air curtains | — | std |
| Black horizontal bar front grille | — | std |
| Black rear lower diffuser | — | std |
| Black window trim | — | std |
| Center High-Mounted Stop Light (LED) | std | — |
| Chrome-finished rear "CAMRY" lettering | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | — | opt |
| Dual power remote-controlled sideview mirrors – manual folding | std | — |
| Exhaust finisher | opt | — |
| Flat blade variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle | std | — |
| Heated power outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and blind spot warning indicators | — | std |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights – LED, Daytime Running Lights, High Beam Assist | std | — |
| LED combination taillights with bulb turn signal and reverse light | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | std |
| Rear decklid spoiler | opt | — |
| Rear window defogger and outside mirror heater function with timer | — | std |
| Single exhaust | — | std |
| Washer-linked intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Power tilt/slide moonroof | opt | opt |
| Spare Tire/Wheel Temporary | std | std |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaSV FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | — |
| Predictive Fuel-Efficient Drive | — | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaSV FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ride Control | opt | — |
| Intelligent Trace Control | opt | — |
| 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
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (1), Lane Departure (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Toyota Camry
Safety Signal 74 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 3 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 144 · 13 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Hybrid Propulsion System (42), Unspecified (26), Power Train (20)
Top recalls
- critical Hybrid Propulsion System 25V869000 · 55,405 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 26V511000 · 508,354 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan AltimaSV FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $27,580 (base trim) | $29,100 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $27,580 – $30,480 4 trims | $29,100 – $37,025 10 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Altima | Camry HEV FF LE |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 30 | 51 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,250 | $1,300 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 2 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Nissan Altima or the 2026 Toyota Camry?
Too close to call: Nissan Altima 93 vs Toyota Camry 91.6 with these weights. The Toyota Camry is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.7 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Nissan Altima scores 93 and the 2026 Toyota Camry 91.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Nissan Altima or the 2026 Toyota Camry?
The 2026 Nissan Altima starts lower — $27,580 against $29,100, a gap of $1,520 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Nissan Altima or the 2026 Toyota Camry?
2026 Nissan Altima: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. 2026 Toyota Camry: 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 2026 Nissan Altima and the 2026 Toyota Camry?
Where the 2026 Nissan Altima wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 144 filed with NHTSA), has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 74), and lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 22. Where the 2026 Toyota Camry answers: it costs $950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,300 against $2,250) and is rated 51 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.