2022 Nissan Altima vs 2021 Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
MSRP$22,270 | MSRP$24,900 |
Listings718 | Listings2117 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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2021 Chevrolet Malibu Reviews Summary | |
2022 Nissan Altima Reviews SummaryThe Nissan Altima offers buyers a wide range of choices with two engines, front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and five trim levels. But in a crowded midsize sedan segment that includes the ubiquitous Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord—not to mention a handful of other competent entries—the Altima has its work cut out for it. For 2022, Nissan tweaks the Altima's packaging, expanding the availability of the sporty Midnight Edition option package to include the SR trim with the base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City29 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.7 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3126 lbs | Curb Weight3244 lbs |
Height57.9 in | Height56.7 in |
Length194.2 in | Length192.9 in |
Width73.0 in | Width72.9 in |
Wheelbase111.4 in | Wheelbase111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1084 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,270 | $24,900 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Nissan Altima offers buyers a wide range of choices with two engines, front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and five trim levels. But in a crowded midsize sedan segment that includes the ubiquitous Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord—not to mention a handful of other competent entries—the Altima has its work cut out for it. For 2022, Nissan tweaks the Altima's packaging, expanding the availability of the sporty Midnight Edition option package to include the SR trim with the base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | 2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 29 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | 2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.7 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3126 lbs | 3244 lbs |
Height | 57.9 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 194.2 in | 192.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.9 in |
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1084 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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