Compare the2022 Nissan AltimaVS 2022 Honda Accord Hybrid

Safety
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Nissan Altima have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Honda Accord Hybrid doesn’t offer pretensioners for the rear seat belts.

The Altima offers all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Accord Hybrid doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

The Altima Platinum has a standard Around View Monitor to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Accord Hybrid only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

Both the Altima and the Accord Hybrid have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors, available daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems and rear cross-path warning.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Nissan Altima is safer than the Honda Accord Hybrid:

	Altima	Accord Hybrid
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	171	261
Leg Forces (l/r)	114/342 lbs.	231/338 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Nissan Altima is safer than the Honda Accord Hybrid:

	Altima	Accord Hybrid
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	185	386
Spine Acceleration	46 G’s	62 G’s
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	157	242

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Altima first among midsize cars in their 2021 Initial Quality Study. The Accord Hybrid isn’t in the top three.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Nissan vehicles are better in initial quality than Honda vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Nissan fifth in initial quality, above the industry average. With 18 more problems per 100 vehicles, Honda is ranked 17th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Nissan vehicles are more reliable than Honda vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Nissan 21st in reliability. With 17 more problems per 100 vehicles, Honda is ranked 27th.

Engine

The Altima SR’s optional 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 24 more horsepower (236 vs. 212) and 35 lbs.-ft. more torque (267 vs. 232) than the Accord Hybrid’s 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Nissan Altima 4 cyl. is faster than the Honda Accord Hybrid:

	Altima	Accord Hybrid
Zero to 60 MPH	7.6 sec	7.7 sec
45 to 65 MPH Passing	4.5 sec	5 sec
Quarter Mile	15.9 sec	16.1 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	92 MPH	91 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

The Altima AWD’s standard fuel tank has 3.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the Accord Hybrid (16 vs. 12.8 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Altima FWD’s standard fuel tank has 3.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the Accord Hybrid (16.2 vs. 12.8 gallons).

Brakes and Stopping

The Altima stops shorter than the Accord Hybrid:

	Altima	Accord Hybrid
60 to 0 MPH	131 feet	135 feet	Consumer Reports
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	140 feet	142 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

The Altima has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Accord Hybrid doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

The Altima has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Accord Hybrid; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

Suspension and Handling

For better maneuverability, the Altima S’ turning circle is 2.2 feet tighter than the Accord Hybrid Touring’s (36.1 feet vs. 38.3 feet).

Chassis

The Altima is 3.2 inches shorter than the Accord Hybrid, making the Altima easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

Passenger Space

The Altima has 1.5 inches more front legroom and .6 inches more rear shoulder room than the Accord Hybrid.

Ergonomics

On extremely cold winter days, the Altima SL/Platinum’s standard heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The Accord Hybrid doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Nissan Altima and the Honda Accord Hybrid, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Altima was chosen as one of Automobile Magazine’s “All Stars” in 2019. The Accord Hybrid has never been an “All Star.”