2019 Nissan Altima vs. 2019 Honda Accord
Are you in the market for a reliable, family-friendly midsize sedan? If so, you have likely considered both the 2019 Nissan Altima and the 2019 Honda Accord. When compared head-to-head, the Altima emerges as the superior vehicle in terms of fuel economy, available technology, powertrain, and comfort.
Fuel Economy
The base engine that powers the 2019 Nissan Altima is a 2.5-liter Direct Injection Gasoline four-cylinder that delivers up to 39 mpg on the highway1. The 2019 Honda Accord’s base model is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that only achieves 38 mpg on the highway2.
Smartphone Integration
The 2019 Nissan Altima comes standard with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone integration across the entire lineup. These are not available on the 2019 Honda Accord’s lower trim levels.
All-Wheel Drive
The 2019 Altima is available with an all-wheel drive platform. The 2019 Accord is only offered with front-wheel drive.
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
While both the Nissan Altima and Honda Accord offer a suite of advanced driver-assist safety features like Automatic Emergency Braking, the Altima is the only vehicle in its class to come with Intelligent Forward Collision Warning.
USB-C Outlets
The 2019 Nissan Altima is exceptionally forward-thinking, now with support for USB-C outlets. The 2019 Honda Accord does not support this new USB type.
VC-Turbo Engine
The 2019 Nissan Altima debuted with the world’s first variable compression turbo engine, which adjusts the compression ratio to provide more power or fuel efficiency, depending on the scenario. The 2019 Honda Accord has no similar engine option.
Front Legroom
The 2019 Nissan Altima offers considerably more legroom up front — 44.1 inches compared to the 2019 Honda Accord’s 42.3.
You can finally stop searching for your ideal midsize sedan when you swing by Rothrock Motors and take a Nissan Altima out for a drive today.
12019 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates 28 City/39 Highway/32 Combined for Altima® S, SV, SL FWD; 26 City/36 Highway/30 Combined for Altima S, SV, SL AWD; 27 City/37 Highway/31 Combined for Altima SR, Platinum FWD; 25 City/35 Highway/29 Combined for Altima SR, Platinum AWD; 25 City/34 Highway/29 Combined for Altima SR, Platinum, Edition ONE VC-Turbo FWD. Fuel economy estimates based on 87-octane fuel. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only.
230 city/38 highway/33 combined mpg rating for LX, EX and EX-L 1.5T trims. 29 city/35 highway/31 combined mpg rating for Sport 1.5T CVT trim. 26 city/35 highway/30 combined mpg rating for Sport 1.5T 6MT trim. 22 city/32 highway/26 combined mpg rating for Sport and Touring 2.0T trims. 23 city/34 highway/27 combined mpg rating for EX-L 2.0T trim. Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.