Hyundai Sonata vs Nissan Altima (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$25

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

Sonata SE FWD vs Altima SV FWD
Measure	Sonata	Altima	Winner
MSRP + destination	$28,695	$28,720	About the same
Horsepower	191 hp	188 hp	Sonata
Torque	181 lb-ft	180 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	32 mpg	30 mpg	Sonata
Cargo, max	15.6 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	About the same
Cargo, seats up	15.6 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	About the same
Rear legroom	34.8 in	35.2 in	About the same
Front legroom	46.1 in	43.8 in	Sonata
Length	193.3 in	192.9 in	Not scored
Width	73.2 in	72.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,232 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	Sonata
Basic warranty	5 yr / 60,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	Sonata

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
Sonata SE FWD $27,450	Altima SV FWD $27,580	$130
Altima SV FWD $27,580	Sonata SE FWD $27,450	$130

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: Sonata wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.