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2015 Chrysler 200 vs 2015 Nissan Altima

The 2015 Nissan Altima uses less fuel: 9.1 against 10.2 l/100km, about 11% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2015 Nissan Altima costs about $976 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2015 Chrysler 200 has fewer NHTSA recalls (8 against 10). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2015 Nissan Altima leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

Chrysler2015 Chrysler 200Full specifications →vsNissan2015 Nissan AltimaFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2015 Chrysler 20010.2 l/100km
2015 Nissan Altima9.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2015 Chrysler 200241.1 g/km
2015 Nissan Altima218.7 g/km
Kerb weight
2015 Chrysler 2001,721 kg
2015 Nissan Altima1,524 kg
NHTSA recalls
2015 Chrysler 2008
2015 Nissan Altima10
Owner complaints
2015 Chrysler 2001,987
2015 Nissan Altima953
NCAP overall rating
2015 Chrysler 2005
2015 Nissan Altima5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2015 Chrysler 2002015 Nissan Altima
CO2241.1 g/km218.7 g/km
Combined10.2 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Complaints1,987953
Recall campaigns810
Cylinders66
Displacement3,600 cc3,500 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardB4L3ULEV125
Extra-urban7.6 l/100km7.6 l/100km
FuelSingle FuelRegular Gasoline
Gears61
Height1,470 mm1,480 mm
Kerb weight1,721 kg1,524 kg
Length4,900 mm4,870 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic 9-spdAutomatic (AV-S7)
Urban12.4 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Wheelbase2,750 mm2,780 mm
Width1,810 mm1,830 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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