Nissan Altima vs Volvo S60
Overview | |
Years produced1993-Present | Years produced2001-2009 |
MSRP$27,000 | MSRP$35,800 |
Listings9542 | Listings2022 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
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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 SummaryThe Volvo S60 competes with the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4, Lexus IS, and Infiniti Q50. But the S60 wasn't always so competitive. In fact, dating back to 2000, it was kind of its own thing, the closest competitor being Saab. Well, Saab is no more, and Volvo woke up, realizing it had to make a sedan with mass appeal. From a visual standpoint, it’s hard not to find the S60 appealing. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Torque180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3253 lbs | Curb Weight3657 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height56.3 in |
Length192.9 in | Length187.4 in |
Width72.9 in | Width80.3 in |
Wheelbase111.2 in | Wheelbase113.1 in |
Maximum Payload1075 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1993-Present | 2001-2009 |
MSRP | $27,000 | $35,800 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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. | The Volvo S60 competes with the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4, Lexus IS, and Infiniti Q50. But the S60 wasn't always so competitive. In fact, dating back to 2000, it was kind of its own thing, the closest competitor being Saab. Well, Saab is no more, and Volvo woke up, realizing it had to make a sedan with mass appeal. From a visual standpoint, it’s hard not to find the S60 appealing. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3253 lbs | 3657 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 56.3 in |
Length | 192.9 in | 187.4 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 80.3 in |
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 113.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1075 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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