Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Altima (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$4,850

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

Elantra SE FWD vs Altima SV FWD
Measure	Elantra	Altima	Winner
MSRP + destination	$23,870	$28,720	Elantra
Horsepower	147 hp	188 hp	Altima
Torque	132 lb-ft	180 lb-ft	Altima
MPG combined	35 mpg	30 mpg	Elantra
Cargo, max	14.2 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	Altima
Cargo, seats up	14.2 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	Altima
Rear legroom	38.0 in	35.2 in	Elantra
Front legroom	42.3 in	43.8 in	Altima
Length	185.4 in	192.9 in	Not scored
Width	71.9 in	72.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	2,725 lb to 3,020 lb	3,399 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.1 in	About the same
0-60 mph	N/A	7.7 s estimate	N/A
Basic warranty	5 yr / 60,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	Elantra

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
Elantra SE FWD $22,825	Altima SV FWD $27,580	$4,755
Altima SV FWD $27,580	Elantra Hybrid SEL Sport HEV FWD $27,625	$45

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Elantra costs $5,947 less 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: Elantra wins.

Altima wins if Price weight is 4 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.