Comparisons · 2016

2016 Ford Fusion FWD vs 2016 Nissan Altima

The 2016 Nissan Altima has fewer NHTSA recalls (4 against 13). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2016 Nissan Altima leads on 2 of 3 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2016 Ford Fusion FWD9.1 l/100km
2016 Nissan Altima9.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2016 Ford Fusion FWD211.3 g/km
2016 Nissan Altima218.7 g/km
Kerb weight
2016 Ford Fusion FWD1,660 kg
2016 Nissan Altima1,576 kg
NHTSA recalls
2016 Ford Fusion FWD13
2016 Nissan Altima4
Owner complaints
2016 Ford Fusion FWD1,703
2016 Nissan Altima553
NCAP overall rating
2016 Ford Fusion FWD5
2016 Nissan Altima5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2016 Ford Fusion FWD2016 Nissan Altima
CO2211.3 g/km218.7 g/km
Complaints1,703553
Recall campaigns134
Combined9.1 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Cylinders46
Displacement2,500 cc3,500 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardU2L3ULEV125
Extra-urban7.1 l/100km7.6 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears61
Height1,460 mm1,480 mm
Kerb weight1,660 kg1,576 kg
Length4,870 mm4,870 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Automatic (AV-S7)
Urban10.7 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Wheelbase2,850 mm2,780 mm
Width1,860 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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