2020 Nissan Altima vs 2021 Hyundai Elantra
Overview | |
MSRP$24,300 | MSRP$19,650 |
Average price$22,930 | Average price$22,396 |
Listings20 | Listings361 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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2020 Nissan Altima Reviews SummarySedans 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? | |
2021 Hyundai Elantra Reviews SummaryCompact cars are no longer compact. Cheap cars are no longer cheap. And it is no longer necessary to buy a luxury vehicle for performance, technology, and sophistication. The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra sedan proves it. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway41 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway41 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space14.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3208 lbs | Curb Weight2725 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height55.7 in |
Length192.9 in | Length184.1 in |
Width72.9 in | Width71.9 in |
Wheelbase111.2 in | Wheelbase107.1 in |
Maximum Payload1120 lbs | Maximum Payload1133 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,300 | $19,650 |
Average price | $22,930 | $22,396 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.9 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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? | Compact cars are no longer compact. Cheap cars are no longer cheap. And it is no longer necessary to buy a luxury vehicle for performance, technology, and sophistication. The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra sedan proves it. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 41 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 41 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 14.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3208 lbs | 2725 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 55.7 in |
Length | 192.9 in | 184.1 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 71.9 in |
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 107.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1120 lbs | 1133 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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