2019 Honda Civic vs 2020 Nissan Altima

2019 Honda Civic
2019 Honda Civic
$19,550MSRP
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2020 Nissan Altima
2020 Nissan Altima
$24,300MSRP
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2019 Honda Civic
$19,550MSRP
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2020 Nissan Altima
$24,300MSRP
Overview
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Overview

MSRP

$19,550

MSRP

$24,300

Average price

$21,607

Average price

$22,930

Listings

334

Listings

20
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10
Pros
  • Easy-to-use technology
  • Multiple powertrain options
  • Great handling
Cons
  • Poor value for money
  • Advanced safety features are not standard

2019 Honda Civic Reviews Summary

The tenth-generation Civic has been out since 2016, and for 2019, Honda makes only minor tweaks to this compact car's winning formula of style, value, and performance. Lots of cars are good these days, but the Civic has been consistently good for more than 45 years. This is a car that drives and feels like a more expensive car, and whether you choose a sedan, coupe, or hatchback body styles among four engines and two transmissions—hooray for variety—the Civic rewards you. The 2019 model reminds us why.

2020 Nissan Altima Reviews Summary

Sedans are not dead, though some models in the segment are not long for this world. In fact, post-pandemic financial pressure on consumers could result in a resurgence of the traditional 4-door car as consumers seek lower-cost, higher-value transportation.

Clearly, Nissan believes in sedans. And should economic headwinds once again favour cars over more expensive and less efficient SUVs, the company is perfectly positioned to capitalize on such a theoretical trend. During the past two years, the company has redesigned or refreshed its entire sedan lineup, which includes the Versa, Sentra, Altima, and Maxima.

New last year, the Altima comes with an important feature for Canada: all-wheel drive is standard equipment, an unusual offering in mainstream sedans that makes the 2020 Altima even more worthy of your consideration.

But is that enough?

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 158 hp I4

Engine

2.5L 188 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

158 hp @ 6500 rpm

Horsepower

188 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG City

25

MPG City

28

MPG Highway

36

MPG Highway

39
2019 Honda Civic
2019 Honda Civic
$19,550MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Nissan Altima
2020 Nissan Altima
$24,300MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2019 Honda Civic
$19,550MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Nissan Altima
$24,300MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$19,550
$24,300
Average price
$21,607
$22,930
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.6
4.9
Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Read full review

7.3 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Easy-to-use technology
  • Multiple powertrain options
  • Great handling
Cons
  • Poor value for money
  • Advanced safety features are not standard
Summary

The tenth-generation Civic has been out since 2016, and for 2019, Honda makes only minor tweaks to this compact car's winning formula of style, value, and performance. Lots of cars are good these days, but the Civic has been consistently good for more than 45 years. This is a car that drives and feels like a more expensive car, and whether you choose a sedan, coupe, or hatchback body styles among four engines and two transmissions—hooray for variety—the Civic rewards you. The 2019 model reminds us why.

Sedans are not dead, though some models in the segment are not long for this world. In fact, post-pandemic financial pressure on consumers could result in a resurgence of the traditional 4-door car as consumers seek lower-cost, higher-value transportation.

Clearly, Nissan believes in sedans. And should economic headwinds once again favour cars over more expensive and less efficient SUVs, the company is perfectly positioned to capitalize on such a theoretical trend. During the past two years, the company has redesigned or refreshed its entire sedan lineup, which includes the Versa, Sentra, Altima, and Maxima.

New last year, the Altima comes with an important feature for Canada: all-wheel drive is standard equipment, an unusual offering in mainstream sedans that makes the 2020 Altima even more worthy of your consideration.

But is that enough?

Video
No video found
Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 158 hp I4
2.5L 188 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
158 hp @ 6500 rpm
188 hp @ 6000 rpm
MPG City
25
28
MPG Highway
36
39
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