Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

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2026 Nissan Altima
$27,580
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$38,340
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$27,580
Starting MSRP
$38,340
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
26 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
20 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
188 hp
Horsepower
300 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
2.5 L/152
Displacement
3.5 L/213
Displacement
-
Displacement
188 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
300 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
180 @ 3600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
261 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
CVT Transmission
A/T
Transmission Options
CVT Transmission
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
26 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
20 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Compact
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
P215/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
P215/55VR17
Front Tire Size
P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material

Suspension

Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

Measurements

5 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
15 ft³
Trunk Volume
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
39 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
193 in
Length, Overall
193 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
37 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
57 in
Height, Overall
57 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
63 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
55 in
Front Hip Room
54 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
35 in
Second Leg Room
34 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
111 in
Wheelbase
109 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
101 ft³
Passenger Volume
99 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
44 in
Front Leg Room
45 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
55 in
Second Hip Room
54 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
63 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,281 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,609 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2026 Nissan Altima or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?

The 2026 Nissan Altima is more reliable than the 2023 Nissan Maxima according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Altima versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2023 Maxima.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Nissan Altima or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?

The 2026 Nissan Altima is more fuel efficient than the 2023 Nissan Maxima with 30 MPG combined versus 24 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Nissan Altima or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?

The 2026 Nissan Altima is cheaper than the 2023 Nissan Maxima with a $27,580 starting MSRP versus a $38,340 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Nissan Altima or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?

The 2026 Nissan Altima and the 2023 Nissan Maxima both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.

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