Comparisons · 2021

2021 Nissan Altima vs 2021 Toyota Camry

The 2021 Nissan Altima uses less fuel: 7.3 against 9.1 l/100km, about 20% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2021 Nissan Altima costs about $1,597 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2021 Toyota Camry has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 2). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2021 Nissan Altima leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2021 Nissan Altima7.3 l/100km
2021 Toyota Camry9.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2021 Nissan Altima174.6 g/km
2021 Toyota Camry210 g/km
Kerb weight
2021 Nissan Altima1,545 kg
2021 Toyota Camry1,610 kg
NHTSA recalls
2021 Nissan Altima2
2021 Toyota Camry1
Owner complaints
2021 Nissan Altima70
2021 Toyota Camry157
NCAP overall rating
2021 Nissan Altima5
2021 Toyota Camry5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2021 Nissan Altima2021 Toyota Camry
CO2174.6 g/km210 g/km
Combined7.3 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Complaints70157
Recall campaigns21
Cylinders46
Displacement2,500 cc3,456 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3ULEV70
Extra-urban6 l/100km7.1 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears18
Gross weight2,033 kg2,134.2 kg
Height1,450 mm1,480 mm
Kerb weight1,545 kg1,610 kg
Length4,900 mm4,890 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (S8)
Urban8.4 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Wheelbase2,830 mm2,830 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.