Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima
Highlights
| 2026 Nissan Altima | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$27,580
|
$38,340
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Premium Unleaded V-6
|
| MPG |
26 City / 36 Hwy
|
20 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
188 hp
|
300 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Nissan Altima | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
188 @ 6000
|
300 @ 6400
|
| Displacement |
2.5 L/152
|
3.5 L/213
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
180 @ 3600
|
261 @ 4400
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Premium Unleaded V-6
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
26 City / 36 Hwy
|
20 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Nissan Altima | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Tire Size |
P215/55VR17
|
P245/45VR18
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7.5 in
|
18 X 8.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7.5 in
|
18 X 8.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P215/55VR17
|
P245/45VR18
|
Suspension
| 2026 Nissan Altima | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2026 Nissan Altima | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2026 Nissan Altima | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
34 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
73 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
101 ft³
|
99 ft³
|
| Second Hip Room |
55 in
|
54 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
111 in
|
109 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Track Width, Rear |
63 in
|
62 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
57 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
15 ft³
|
14 ft³
|
| Length, Overall |
193 in
|
193 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
5 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
44 in
|
45 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
54 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
62 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Nissan Altima | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,281 lbs
|
3,609 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
16 gal
|
18 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2026 Nissan Altima | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Nissan Altima | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Nissan Altima | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
120
|
150
|
Brakes
| 2026 Nissan Altima | 2023 Nissan Maxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
13 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
12 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Nissan Altima or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?
The 2023 Nissan Maxima is more reliable than the 2026 Nissan Altima according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2023 Maxima versus a reliability rating of 3.5 for the 2026 Altima.
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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