Chevrolet Impala vs Nissan Altima
Overview | |
Years produced1993-Present | Years produced1958-1985 |
MSRP$27,000 | MSRP$27,060 |
Listings9556 | Listings2947 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryCompared to midsize sedans, compact crossover SUVs offer more interior room, a taller driving position, easier entry and exit, and more models offer all-wheel drive (AWD). Their extra ground clearance helps you through snow or to scramble down a trail, too. They literally leave sedans in the dust, though they’re usually more expensive, get worse fuel economy, and handle less securely. Nevertheless, Nissan adds a value-packed 2025 Altima SV Special Edition Package to the lineup to drum up interest in its fading family car. Verdict: Is the 2025 Nissan Altima a good car? It has terrific front seats, available AWD, and SL and SR Premium Package models offer competitive technology. Otherwise, it simply doesn’t have what it takes to attract customers better served by other midsize cars. | |
Reviews SummaryHas the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Torque180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3253 lbs | Curb Weight3730 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height58.9 in |
Length192.9 in | Length201.3 in |
Width72.9 in | Width84.2 in |
Wheelbase111.2 in | Wheelbase111.7 in |
Maximum Payload1075 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1993-Present | 1958-1985 |
MSRP | $27,000 | $27,060 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Compared to midsize sedans, compact crossover SUVs offer more interior room, a taller driving position, easier entry and exit, and more models offer all-wheel drive (AWD). Their extra ground clearance helps you through snow or to scramble down a trail, too. They literally leave sedans in the dust, though they’re usually more expensive, get worse fuel economy, and handle less securely. Nevertheless, Nissan adds a value-packed 2025 Altima SV Special Edition Package to the lineup to drum up interest in its fading family car. Verdict: Is the 2025 Nissan Altima a good car? It has terrific front seats, available AWD, and SL and SR Premium Package models offer competitive technology. Otherwise, it simply doesn’t have what it takes to attract customers better served by other midsize cars. | Has the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3253 lbs | 3730 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 58.9 in |
Length | 192.9 in | 201.3 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 84.2 in |
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 111.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1075 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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