2021 Honda Accord vs. 2021 Nissan Altima in Greenville, NC

2021 Accord vs. 2021 Altima Comparison in Greenville, NC

The Honda Accord and Nissan Altima are rival mid size sedans coming out of Japan, known for producing reliable sedans for drivers the world over. Deciding between these can be difficult without understanding the fine details that make each car unique. Before reading, take a look at our wide inventory at Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville and see if anything piques your interest.

Interior Comparison

The 2021 Honda Accord and 2021 Nissan Altima interiors are similar in a lot of respects. They both seat five passengers and have 8-inch touchscreens with Wi-Fi capabilities. Still, the user interface in the Accord is more friendly and the passenger space more accommodating, so we have to give this one to the Accord.

With 105.6 cubic feet of passenger room, the 2021 Accord has roughly 5 more cubic feet of passenger space than the 2021 Altima. Although this might not sound like a lot, it is noticeable (especially when you are driving with other passengers). The Accord also has slightly more trunk room.

Both vehicles offer pretty standard infotainment systems that are capable of connecting your smartphone and controlled with a touchscreen. The 2021 Accord does have slightly more intuitive and responsive controls. You also have the option of upgrading the Accord to a 10-speaker audio system with a 450-watt amplifier.

The extra capacity for storage and passengers alongside the slightly nicer infotainment system places the Accord ahead of the Altima in this category.

Performance Comparison

When compared head-to-head, the performance of the 2021 Honda Accord outclasses the 2021 Nissan Altima at each level.

The basic engine of the 2021 Accord is a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that produces 192 horsepower. The Altima's cheapest engine option is a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder that only outputs 188 horsepower. Each vehicle also has a 2-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, which produces 252 horsepower and 248 horsepower in the Accord and Altima, respectively. Of the two, only the Accord offers hybrid motor options for efficiency and power. The hybrid obviously helps, but even ignoring the hybrid, you get a more fuel-efficient vehicle in the 2021 Accord.

The more powerful engines of the Accord pair with a 10-speed automatic transmission for truly smooth gear-shifting. For vehicles in this class, the 2021 Accord is a more pleasant ride. Its power and control make you forget your driving a family sedan at times.

Safety Features Comparison

Both the 2021 Accord and 2021 Altima have received high safety ratings. The 2021 Accord, however, includes most of its driver assistance features as standard. The 2021 Altima finds you paying for some of the features that are standard on the Accord. Here are some of the standard safety features, with notes about their availability:

• Adaptive Cruise Control (Standard in Accord, Upgrade in Altima)
• Automated Emergency Brakes (Standard in Both)
• Blind-Spot Monitoring (Upgrade in Both)
• Lane-Keeping Assist (Standard in Accord, Upgrade in Altima)

Find the 2021 Accord in Greenville, NC

The 2021 Honda Accord is the clear winner of this competition. If you think this is the vehicle for you, check out our inventory of new hybrid and regular 2021 Accords. Of course, nothing compares to test-driving when you are trying to learn about a vehicle. Give us a call, and one of our associates can answer any questions you may have and help you schedule a time to visit us. Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville is conveniently located, and we are dedicated to putting every driver in the seat of the car that best fits them.