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2016 Honda Accord vs 2016 Nissan Altima

The 2016 Honda Accord uses less fuel: 8.1 against 9.1 l/100km, about 11% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2016 Honda Accord costs about $887 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2016 Honda Accord leads on 2 of 3 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2016 Honda Accord8.1 l/100km
2016 Nissan Altima9.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2016 Honda Accord188.9 g/km
2016 Nissan Altima218.7 g/km
Kerb weight
2016 Honda Accord1,496 kg
2016 Nissan Altima1,576 kg
NHTSA recalls
2016 Honda Accord4
2016 Nissan Altima4
Owner complaints
2016 Honda Accord604
2016 Nissan Altima553
NCAP overall rating
2016 Honda Accord5
2016 Nissan Altima5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2016 Honda Accord2016 Nissan Altima
CO2188.9 g/km218.7 g/km
Combined8.1 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Complaints604553
Cylinders46
Displacement3,500 cc3,500 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3ULEV125
Extra-urban6.9 l/100km7.6 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears61
Height1,470 mm1,480 mm
Kerb weight1,496 kg1,576 kg
Length4,890 mm4,870 mm
NCAP overall55
Recall campaigns44
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)Automatic (AV-S7)
Urban9.1 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Wheelbase2,780 mm2,780 mm
Width1,850 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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