Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Nissan Altima
Overview | |
Years produced1985-1992 | Years produced1993-Present |
MSRP$31,965 | MSRP$26,370 |
Average price$18,618 | Average price$16,969 |
Listings4527 | Listings9208 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI was introduced for the 2022 model year and enters 2024 essentially unchanged. The main news is that 2024 marks the last year a manual transmission will be available in this classic hot hatchback. Volkswagen is making a 380 special edition package standard on all stick-shift GTIs to commemorate that. A more substantial update is expected for the 2025 model year. Verdict: The GTI is a great all-rounder held back by poor interior design choices and a staid personality. | |
Reviews SummaryThere simply aren’t as many sedans on sale today as there once were. Crossover SUVs offer more space and for many shoppers, better value. But for those who still want a sedan, there are plenty of familiar names available. The Altima, now in its sixth year since a noteworthy redesign, continues on in 2024 as a stable of the segment. Verdict: With an attractive starting price and an impressive array of standard safety tech, the 2024 Nissan Altima looks like a good value. Available all-wheel drive and an upgraded touchscreen display on higher trims only further the appeal. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | Torque180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space19.9 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3188 lbs | Curb Weight3253 lbs |
Height57.6 in | Height56.7 in |
Length168.8 in | Length192.9 in |
Width81.6 in | Width72.9 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase111.2 in |
Maximum Payload904 lbs | Maximum Payload1075 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1985-1992 | 1993-Present |
MSRP | $31,965 | $26,370 |
Average price | $18,618 | $16,969 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI was introduced for the 2022 model year and enters 2024 essentially unchanged. The main news is that 2024 marks the last year a manual transmission will be available in this classic hot hatchback. Volkswagen is making a 380 special edition package standard on all stick-shift GTIs to commemorate that. A more substantial update is expected for the 2025 model year. Verdict: The GTI is a great all-rounder held back by poor interior design choices and a staid personality. | There simply aren’t as many sedans on sale today as there once were. Crossover SUVs offer more space and for many shoppers, better value. But for those who still want a sedan, there are plenty of familiar names available. The Altima, now in its sixth year since a noteworthy redesign, continues on in 2024 as a stable of the segment. Verdict: With an attractive starting price and an impressive array of standard safety tech, the 2024 Nissan Altima looks like a good value. Available all-wheel drive and an upgraded touchscreen display on higher trims only further the appeal. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.9 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3188 lbs | 3253 lbs |
Height | 57.6 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 192.9 in |
Width | 81.6 in | 72.9 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 904 lbs | 1075 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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