McKinnon Nissan Compares the Nissan Altima VS. the Accord

Mar 9, 2016

The Nissan Altima and Honda Accord are rivals for car buyers who want a high quality midsized car. Which one belongs in your driveway? While the Honda has been updated, the Nissan Altima offers more reasons to buy. Hands-on research starts with an Altima test drive at your Nissan serving Hoover AL.
Fuel Economy
While the two cars earn similar horsepower, the Altima leads in fuel economy. The Accord’s base engine earns 23 mpg city/34 mpg highway. The Altima, when paired with its next-generation CVT, earns much better numbers. It gets 27 mpg city/39 mpg highway. The Altima also offers better handling thanks to aspects such as its smaller turning circle. In addition, the Nissan offers special handling tools, including a 370Z-inspired suspension and active steer control. Get your best deal.
Cabin Features
The 2016 Nissan Altima is bigger, according to charts complied by the Cars Magazine website. More headroom and more leg room are sure to make Altima’s guests more comfortable. Furthermore, the Altima has NASA-inspired zero gravity seats. It even has a wider opening for its trunk, which makes the space much more useful, according to reviewers.
Tech Features
Dash tech certainly starts off similarly. Both cars offer a standard touchscreen and Bluetooth. Both offer hands-free text messaging. The Altima has added Siri Eyes Free to its list of basic features. In addition, the Altima base edition has push button start, which is available only on higher priced Accords. The Altima offers an exclusive predictive collision warning that sees further ahead than the Accord’s system.
Now that you know more, schedule a test drive at McKinnon Nissan dealer serving Hoover AL.