Honda Accord vs Nissan Altima (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$870

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Accord LX FWD vs Altima SV FWD
Measure	Accord	Altima	Winner
MSRP + destination	$29,590	$28,720	Altima
Horsepower	192 hp	188 hp	Accord
Torque	192 lb-ft	180 lb-ft	Accord
MPG combined	32 mpg	30 mpg	Accord
Cargo, max	16.7 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	Accord
Cargo, seats up	16.7 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	Accord
Rear legroom	40.8 in	35.2 in	Accord
Front legroom	42.3 in	43.8 in	Altima
Length	195.7 in	192.9 in	Not scored
Width	73.3 in	72.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,239 lb	3,399 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.1 in	About the same
0-60 mph	7.3 s estimate	7.7 s estimate	Accord
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Accord LX FWD $28,395	Altima SR FWD $28,980	$585
Altima SV FWD $27,580	Accord LX FWD $28,395	$815

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Accord wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.