Nissan Altima vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Altima: 12 comparisons against 7 rivals across the 2025–2026 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
By rival
7 rivals · verdicts at default weightsToyota CamryCamry leads 2–0
Honda CivicCivic leads 2–0
Tesla Model 3Model 3 leads 2–0
Hyundai ElantraElantra leads 2–0
Hyundai Ioniq 6Ioniq 6 leads 1–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the Altima wins and loses
12 scored head-to-headsThe Altima leads on safety in 11 of 12, performance in 2 of 3; it trails on fuel & range in 12 of 12, tech & comfort in 2 of 2. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the Altima scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | Altima leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 1 of 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel & range | 0 of 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Safety | 11 of 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Space & cargo | 2 of 7 | 0 | 5 |
| Performance | 2 of 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 0 of 2 | 2 | 0 |
Common questions about the Nissan Altima head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Nissan Altima or the Toyota Camry?
The Toyota Camry edges it, 95.3 to 92.6, on fuel & range, tech & comfort. The Nissan Altima is ahead on safety and price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Camry comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Altima vs 2026 Toyota Camry). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Altima or the Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic wins clearly, 96.5 to 85.4, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, price. The Nissan Altima is ahead on performance and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Honda Civic comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Altima vs 2026 Honda Civic). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Altima or the Tesla Model 3?
The Tesla Model 3 wins clearly, 96.4 to 74.9, on fuel & range. The Nissan Altima is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Tesla Model 3 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Altima vs 2026 Tesla Model 3). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Altima or the Hyundai Elantra?
The Hyundai Elantra wins clearly, 93.4 to 80.8, on fuel & range. The Nissan Altima is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Elantra comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Nissan Altima vs 2026 Hyundai Elantra). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Nissan Altima or the Hyundai Ioniq 6?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 wins clearly, 89 to 64.9, on fuel & range. The Nissan Altima is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2025 Nissan Altima vs 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Nissan Altima win and lose against its rivals?
The Altima leads on safety in 11 of 12, performance in 2 of 3; it trails on fuel & range in 12 of 12, tech & comfort in 2 of 2. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.