Comparisons · 2017

2017 Ford Fusion FWD vs 2017 Nissan Altima

The 2017 Nissan Altima uses less fuel: 9.1 against 9.4 l/100km, about 3% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2017 Nissan Altima costs about $266 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2017 Nissan Altima has fewer NHTSA recalls (3 against 4). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2017 Nissan Altima leads on 4 of 4 measurable figures. 15 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2017 Ford Fusion FWD9.4 l/100km
2017 Nissan Altima9.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2017 Ford Fusion FWD224.3 g/km
2017 Nissan Altima215.6 g/km
Kerb weight
2017 Ford Fusion FWD1,576.2 kg
2017 Nissan Altima1,574 kg
NHTSA recalls
2017 Ford Fusion FWD4
2017 Nissan Altima3
Owner complaints
2017 Ford Fusion FWD1,109
2017 Nissan Altima391
NCAP overall rating
2017 Ford Fusion FWD5
2017 Nissan Altima5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2017 Ford Fusion FWD2017 Nissan Altima
CO2224.3 g/km215.6 g/km
Combined9.4 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Complaints1,109391
Recall campaigns43
Cylinders46
Displacement2,500 cc3,500 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV125L3ULEV125
Extra-urban7.3 l/100km7.3 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears61
Kerb weight1,576.2 kg1,574 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spdAutomatic (AV-S7)
Urban11.2 l/100km10.7 l/100km

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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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