Honda Insight vs Nissan Altima (2022)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$860
- Insight: 20 mpg better, 2.2 in more rear legroom.
- Altima: $860 cheaper, 37 hp more.
- Altima wins 3 of 9 measures.
| Measure | Insight | Altima | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $26,855 | $25,995 | Altima |
| Horsepower | 151 hp | 188 hp | Altima |
| Torque | 99 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft to 180 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 52 mpg | 32 mpg | Insight |
| Cargo, max | 15.1 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | About the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.1 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | About the same |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | 35.2 in | Insight |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 43.8 in | Altima |
| Length | 183.6 in | 192.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.6 in to 74.0 in | 72.9 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 3,000 lb | 3,244 lb to 3,435 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 4.9 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 8.2 s estimate | N/A | N/A |
| 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
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Insight EX FWD $25,760 | Altima 2.5 SV FWD $25,900 | $140 |
| Altima 2.5 S FWD $24,900 | Insight EX FWD $25,760 | $860 |
Cost to run
Insight costs $1,909 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Insight | Altima |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $26,855 | $25,995 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $738 | $1,200 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $4,431 | $7,200 |
| Total, 6 years | $31,286 | $33,195 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Insight wins.
Altima wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Altima | 3% |
| MPG | Insight | 38% |
| Power | Altima | 20% |
| Space | About the same | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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