Head to head
2026 Honda Accord vs Nissan Altima
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Honda Accord
Shown: 2026 Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, the median MPG trim of 3 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Nissan Altima
Shown: 2026 Altima AWD Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, the median MPG trim of 2 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Honda Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 2026 Nissan Altima AWD Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring | Altima AWD |
| Trim / config | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| MPG Hwy | 41 mpg | 33 mpg |
| MPG City | 46 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 44 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Powertrain | Hybrid | Gas |
| Fuel $/yr | $1,350 | $2,150 |
| Eco Score | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| CO₂ | 201 g/mi | 316 g/mi |
| Pass. Vol | 103 ft³ | 101 ft³ |
| Cargo Vol | 17 ft³ | 15 ft³ |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Honda Accord and the Nissan Altima both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.