Nissan Altima vs Volkswagen Jetta (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,450

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

Altima SV FWD vs Jetta S FWD
Measure	Altima	Jetta	Winner
MSRP + destination	$28,720	$25,270	Jetta
Horsepower	188 hp	158 hp	Altima
Torque	180 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	Jetta
MPG combined	30 mpg	34 mpg	Jetta
Cargo, max	15.4 cu ft	14.1 cu ft	Altima
Cargo, seats up	15.4 cu ft	14.1 cu ft	Altima
Rear legroom	35.2 in	37.4 in	Jetta
Front legroom	43.8 in	41.1 in	Altima
Length	192.9 in	185.8 in to 186.5 in	N/A
Width	72.9 in	70.8 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,399 lb	2,998 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.1 in	5.5 in	About the same
0-60 mph	7.7 s estimate	8.0 s estimate	Altima
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	Jetta

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
Altima SV FWD $27,580	Jetta SE FWD $26,985	$595
Jetta S FWD $23,995	Altima SV FWD $27,580	$3,585

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Jetta costs $4,354 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: Altima wins.

Jetta wins if Price weight is 6 or more.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.