2019 MINI Cooper vs 2019 Nissan Altima
Overview | |
MSRP$21,900 | MSRP$24,000 |
Average price$19,855 | Average price$17,326 |
Listings230 | Listings1288 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2019 MINI Cooper Reviews SummaryWhen we were growing up, my dad frequently took my brother and me go-karting. Sitting low to the ground on a tiny frame, feeling the wind in my face, racing around paved tracks no doubt set the stage for my love of small and fast cars. The 2019 MINI Cooper, especially the John Cooper Works trim, is such a vehicle. But given its handful of flaws, it's hard to adore the latest Cooper the way I did when MINI was first resurrected in 2002. | |
2019 Nissan Altima Reviews SummaryShopping for a modern midsize sedan is tougher than you may think. Whether we're talking about the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Mazda6, or Hyundai Sonata, it seems like each year we conclude it can’t possibly get any better. Deciding among sedans is tough because nearly every player in the segment brings its absolute A game every year. The Nissan Altima is all-new for 2019 and delivers a ton of improvements. But considering the competition, are those improvements enough to launch it from a middling entrant to a serious contender? The previous Altima had some things going for it, like spacious seating and a powerful V6 (if you were willing to pay extra for it). And by the final year of its fifth generation, some driver-assistance features arrived as standard, but it never stood out in any particular area. For decades, buyers didn’t expect sedans to be anything more than reliable, economical daily commuters. But the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction. Check out the competition: The Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata, and Mazda6 are all near-premium cars, with the latest infotainment and safety technology, and they handle well, too. The new Altima has some of those things—let's see how it delivers on the rest. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | Torque180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space8.7 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight2625 lbs | Curb Weight3212 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height56.7 in |
Length151.1 in | Length192.9 in |
Width76.1 in | Width72.9 in |
Wheelbase98.2 in | Wheelbase111.2 in |
Maximum Payload680 lbs | Maximum Payload1116 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,900 | $24,000 |
Average price | $19,855 | $17,326 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | When we were growing up, my dad frequently took my brother and me go-karting. Sitting low to the ground on a tiny frame, feeling the wind in my face, racing around paved tracks no doubt set the stage for my love of small and fast cars. The 2019 MINI Cooper, especially the John Cooper Works trim, is such a vehicle. But given its handful of flaws, it's hard to adore the latest Cooper the way I did when MINI was first resurrected in 2002. | Shopping for a modern midsize sedan is tougher than you may think. Whether we're talking about the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Mazda6, or Hyundai Sonata, it seems like each year we conclude it can’t possibly get any better. Deciding among sedans is tough because nearly every player in the segment brings its absolute A game every year. The Nissan Altima is all-new for 2019 and delivers a ton of improvements. But considering the competition, are those improvements enough to launch it from a middling entrant to a serious contender? The previous Altima had some things going for it, like spacious seating and a powerful V6 (if you were willing to pay extra for it). And by the final year of its fifth generation, some driver-assistance features arrived as standard, but it never stood out in any particular area. For decades, buyers didn’t expect sedans to be anything more than reliable, economical daily commuters. But the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction. Check out the competition: The Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata, and Mazda6 are all near-premium cars, with the latest infotainment and safety technology, and they handle well, too. The new Altima has some of those things—let's see how it delivers on the rest. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | 180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.7 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2625 lbs | 3212 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 151.1 in | 192.9 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 72.9 in |
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 680 lbs | 1116 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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