2023 Nissan Altima vs 2023 Lexus IS
Overview | |
MSRP$25,630 | MSRP$40,085 |
Listings3927 | Listings433 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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2023 Nissan Altima Reviews SummaryThe traditional family sedan segment is taking the brunt of the impact associated with the shift in consumer preferences to SUVs. Nearly all large cars are gone from the marketplace, and the number of midsize sedans is half what it was just a few years ago. In the next 12 to 24 months, it will shrink by another 50 percent, leaving the Honda Accord, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, and the subject of this review, the Nissan Altima, as the last midsize models standing (and the Legacy is likely on life support). | |
2023 Lexus IS Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3253 lbs | Curb Weight3715 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height56.5 in |
Length192.9 in | Length185.4 in |
Width72.9 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase111.2 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Maximum Payload1084 lbs | Maximum Payload825 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,630 | $40,085 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The traditional family sedan segment is taking the brunt of the impact associated with the shift in consumer preferences to SUVs. Nearly all large cars are gone from the marketplace, and the number of midsize sedans is half what it was just a few years ago. In the next 12 to 24 months, it will shrink by another 50 percent, leaving the Honda Accord, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, and the subject of this review, the Nissan Altima, as the last midsize models standing (and the Legacy is likely on life support). | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3253 lbs | 3715 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 192.9 in | 185.4 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1084 lbs | 825 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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