2020 Honda Civic vs 2021 Nissan Altima
Overview | |
MSRP$20,000 | MSRP$24,550 |
Average price$20,803 | Average price$20,344 |
Listings2010 | Listings2484 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
Pros
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2020 Honda Civic Reviews SummaryMinor design tweaks, more standard safety and convenience features, and more manual transmissions arrive as the standout changes for the Civic's 2020 model year. Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Civic keeps outperforming its small-car peers by offering the performance and quality of more expensive cars, while retaining the value and longevity expected of a Honda. Plus, I had a really fun week with the turbocharged Civic Si. | |
2021 Nissan Altima Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Nissan Altima is a popular midsize sedan now in the third year of its sixth generation of production. The Altima debuted as a 1993 model and has spent the decades nudged from the spotlight by the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, despite continuous evolution and improvement over the years. Don’t feel bad for the Altima—it has a lot of fans, and some innovative features it hopes will allow it to take center stage someday. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 158 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 182 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 158 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 182 hp I4 |
Torque138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.1 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight2771 lbs | Curb Weight3207 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height56.7 in |
Length182.7 in | Length192.9 in |
Width70.8 in | Width72.9 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase111.2 in |
Maximum Payload998 lbs | Maximum Payload1121 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,000 | $24,550 |
Average price | $20,803 | $20,344 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Minor design tweaks, more standard safety and convenience features, and more manual transmissions arrive as the standout changes for the Civic's 2020 model year. Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Civic keeps outperforming its small-car peers by offering the performance and quality of more expensive cars, while retaining the value and longevity expected of a Honda. Plus, I had a really fun week with the turbocharged Civic Si. | The 2021 Nissan Altima is a popular midsize sedan now in the third year of its sixth generation of production. The Altima debuted as a 1993 model and has spent the decades nudged from the spotlight by the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, despite continuous evolution and improvement over the years. Don’t feel bad for the Altima—it has a lot of fans, and some innovative features it hopes will allow it to take center stage someday. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 158 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm | 182 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 158 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp I4 |
Torque | 138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
Horsepower | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm | 182 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.1 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2771 lbs | 3207 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 192.9 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 72.9 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 998 lbs | 1121 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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