2025 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2025 Nissan Altima Review

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2025 Hyundai
Sonata

MSRP*: $26,650 to $35,250
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2025 Nissan
Altima

MSRP*: $27,000 to $34,830
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG 26 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG 36 - 39 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 290-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 188-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 290 hp 182 - 188 hp
Exterior Length 193.3 in 192.9 in
Exterior Width 73.2 in 72.9 in
Leg Room Front 46.1 in
Rear 34.8 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 35.2 in
Head Room Front 37.8 - 40.0 in
Rear 37.4 - 38.4 in
Front 38.0 - 39.1 in
Rear 36.7 - 36.9 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Hyundai Sonata offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Nissan Altima. The Hyundai Sonata will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Nissan Altima.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Sonata as you will with the Nissan Altima, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Sonata will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Nissan Altima.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Sonata is about the same width as the Nissan Altima. When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Sonata takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan Altima.

Handling
The Hyundai Sonata has a smaller turning radius than the Nissan Altima, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Sonata is somewhat more powerful than the Nissan Altima.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Hyundai Sonata and the Nissan Altima do an equal job of transmitting their engine's power to their wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Hyundai Sonata and the Nissan Altima.