Head-to-head
2026 Nissan Altima vs 2026 Toyota Crown
The Nissan Altima wins clearly, 95.6 to 88.1, on price, safety, tech & comfort. The Toyota Crown is ahead on fuel & range.
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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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A2026 Toyota Crown
The 2026 Toyota Crown is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Crown Hybrid AWD, is EPA-ra…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Nissan Altima
Clear winThe Nissan Altima wins clearly, 95.6 to 88.1, on price, safety, tech & comfort. The Toyota Crown is ahead on fuel & range.
Price 2026 Nissan Altima leads by 33.4
Fuel & range 2026 Toyota Crown leads by 26.7
Safety 2026 Nissan Altima leads by 8.9
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota Crownoverall 88.1 | 2026 Nissan Altimaoverall 95.6 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 66.6 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 73.3 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 91.1 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 99.1 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 95.5 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 88.6 | 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 | 88.1 | 95.6 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Crown: base trim XLE AWD · Nissan Altima: base trim SV 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 2026 Nissan Altima wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 2 filed with NHTSA).
- It starts $13,860 lower ($27,580 against $41,440 base MSRP).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (35 points against 31 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2026 Toyota Crown answers
- It is rated 41 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,650 against $2,250).
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
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan AltimaSV FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $41,440 | $27,580 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,487 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder inline DOHC |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | 4 valves per cylinder; CVTCS on intake and exhaust valves |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 184 hp | 188 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 180 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 42 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 41 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 41 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 4.828 |
| Transmission type | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — |
| Overall height | 60.6 in | 56.8 in |
| Overall length | 196 in | 193 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in | 72.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 111 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 15.2 cu-ft | 15.4 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 116 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38.2 in | 39.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.5 in | 36.9 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 43.8 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38.9 in | 35.2 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,980 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,980 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,020 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar | Independent strut with coil springs, aluminum links, 25mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar | Multi-link independent suspension, 26mm hollow stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS) rack parallel-type | Dual-pinion electric-powered steering system |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38 ft | 18.7 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 328 mm | 296 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Power-assisted vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Foot brake / mechanical |
| Rear brake diameter | 318 mm | 292 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | alloy |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/55R19 | 215/55R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal | 16.2 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota Safety Connect / Remote Connect / Drive Connect / Service Connect / Wi-Fi Connect | NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 60 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months | 3 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.1 in | 58.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.1 in | 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
153 features · differences first, then sharedSafety51 differ · 57 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan AltimaSV FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Intelligent Cruise Control | — | opt |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| 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 |
| RearView Monitor | — | std |
| Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | — | std |
| Safe Exit Alert | std | — |
| Seat-mounted rear passenger side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver's-side Emergency Locking Retractor and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor on all passenger seatbelts | std | — |
| Auto High Beams | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | std | — |
| Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Brake Hold function | std | — |
| Child safety rear door locks | — | std |
| Child seat upper tether anchors – 3 (rear seat) | — | std |
| Collision sensors: deactivate high-voltage battery | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger supplemental knee air bags | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats | std | — |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| Eight airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, and front and rear curtain shield airbags | std | — |
| Electric Parking Brake | std | — |
| Electronic / switch parking brake | — | opt |
| Electronic Brake Force Distribution | — | std |
| Emergency inside trunk release | — | std |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | std | — |
| Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones | std | — |
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | std | — |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | — | std |
| Intelligent Lane Intervention | — | opt |
| 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 | — |
| Side-impact door beams | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | std | — |
| Traction Control System | — | std |
| Vehicle Proximity Notification System | std | — |
| Vehicle Security System | — | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | std | std |
| Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System, 4-corner pressure readout | std | std |
Infotainment25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan AltimaSV FWD |
|---|---|---|
| NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | opt |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, six speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. | std | — |
| 12.3-inch HD color display with multi-touch control | — | opt |
| 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display | — | 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 (1-year trial subscription) | std | — |
| Five USB-C charge ports — two front/two rear/one in console | std | — |
| Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant | — | std |
| NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), Wi-Fi Hotspot | — | opt |
| NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® integration and Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app (1-year trial subscription) | std | — |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator (5-year minimum trial subscription) | std | — |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports (5-year minimum trial subscription) | std | — |
| Siri Eyes Free®/Google Assistant™ Voice Recognition | — | std |
| SiriusXM® with advanced audio features (three-month trial period included) | — | 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 Apple CarPlay | — | opt |
| Wireless charging pad | std | opt |
Convenience6 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan AltimaSV FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise control | — | std |
| One 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet in front console | std | — |
| Power door locks with selective unlocking | — | std |
| Power windows with auto up/down with auto reverse – driver side | — | std |
| Remote engine start | — | std |
| Power window with auto up/down and jam protection | std | — |
| Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition | std | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan AltimaSV FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control | — | opt |
| Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter, and rear-seat vents | std | — |
| Front HVAC system microfilter | — | std |
Seating10 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan AltimaSV FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated and ventilated front seats | std | — |
| Heated front seats | std | opt |
| Heated rear seats | std | — |
| 2-way power lumbar | — | opt |
| 4-way manual passenger seat | — | std |
| 4-way power passenger seat | std | opt |
| Leather-appointed seating | std | opt |
| Woven fabric seating | — | std |
| Zero gravity bucket front seats | — | std |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seats with adjustable headrest, and center armrest with cup holders | std | — |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seats | std | std |
| 8-way power | std | std |
Interior17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan AltimaSV FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver | std | — |
| 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster with selectable gauges | std | — |
| 3-spoke urethane steering wheel | — | 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 |
| Heated, leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel, with audio, infotainment and driver-assist controls | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed shift knob | std | — |
| LED front and rear reading lights and cargo area light | std | — |
| Meters/gauges – Fine Vision illumination (Speedometer, Tachometer, Coolant temperature, Fuel level with fuel door location indicator) | — | std |
| Overhead console with maplights and Safety Connect® button | std | — |
| Rear reading lights | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted control switches (cruise control, audio, Bluetooth® hands-free phone system) | — | std |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front-door and one rear bottle holder | std | — |
| Dual extendable sun visors and illuminated vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Dual extendable sun visors and illuminated vanity mirrors | std | — |
Exterior24 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan AltimaSV FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Single panel moonroof | — | opt |
| Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, puddle lights and power-folding feature | std | — |
| 17-inch alloy wheel, gloss black | — | opt |
| 17-inch machined aluminum-alloy with painted inserts | — | std |
| 19-in. multi-spoke machined-finish two-tone alloy wheels | 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 windshield and driver and front passenger side windows | std | — |
| Active grille shutters | — | std |
| Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams and auto on/off | std | — |
| Center High-Mounted Stop Light (LED) | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles with front door touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| 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 turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, puddle lights and power-folding feature | std | — |
| High Solar Energy-Absorbing glass | std | — |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights (LED, Daytime Running Lights, High Beam Assist) | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | — |
| LED taillights and stop lights | std | — |
| Rear decklid spoiler | — | opt |
| Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wiper | std | — |
| Splash Guards | — | opt |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | std |
| Temporary spare tire – 16 x 4T, steel wheel | std | std |
Powertrain2 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan AltimaSV FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| Battery saver timing device | — | std |
| Available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive | std | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan AltimaSV 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, NCAPToyota Crown
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 2 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (1), Electrical System (1)
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Nissan 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.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Nissan AltimaSV FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $41,440 (base trim) | $27,580 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $41,440 – $54,990 4 trims | $27,580 – $30,480 4 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Crown Hybrid AWD | Altima |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 41 | 30 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,650 | $2,250 |
| 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 Toyota Crown or the 2026 Nissan Altima?
The Nissan Altima wins clearly, 95.6 to 88.1, on price, safety, tech & comfort. The Toyota Crown is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Nissan Altima scores 95.6 and the 2026 Toyota Crown 88.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Toyota Crown or the 2026 Nissan Altima?
The 2026 Nissan Altima starts lower — $27,580 against $41,440, a gap of $13,860 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Toyota Crown or the 2026 Nissan Altima?
2026 Toyota Crown: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Nissan Altima: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 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 Toyota Crown and the 2026 Nissan Altima?
Where the 2026 Nissan Altima wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 2 filed with NHTSA), starts $13,860 lower ($27,580 against $41,440 base MSRP), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (35 points against 31 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2026 Toyota Crown answers: it is rated 41 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,650 against $2,250). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.