Nissan Altima vs Toyota Corolla

When looking for your next sedan to drive around St. Charles, St. Louis, and O'Fallon, MO, you want something that's stylish, powerful, and spacious. Luckily, you'll find all that and more in the 2020 Nissan Altima and Toyota Corolla.

But how will you know which is the better pick for your daily drives? That's where our team at St. Charles Nissan can help! We've put together this vehicle comparison of the Altima vs. Corolla, so you can choose the best fit for your busy lifestyle. Let's get started!

Altima vs Corolla: Interior Space & Style

When choosing your next sedan, it's important to have a cabin that's comfortable and stylish. In both the 2020 Altima and Corolla, you'll find high quality, soft touch materials, including matte chrome throughout the Altima.

You'll also find plenty of passenger and cargo space in both vehicles; however, the Altima takes the lead here. You'll get a total of 100.8 cubic feet of passenger space in the Altima, as opposed to the Corolla model's 88.6 cubic feet. Additionally, the 2020 Altima offers 15.4 cubic feet of cargo space, compared to the 13.1 cubic feet in the Corolla, so you'll have much more room to store your belongings.

In both the 2020 Corolla and Altima, you'll have standard access to connectivity features such as Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, making your drives more convenient, efficient, and fun. However, these features are accessed via a standard 8-inch touchscreen in the Altima, as opposed to the standard 7-inch touchscreen in the Corolla.

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Nissan Altima vs Toyota Corolla: Power and Performance

When it comes to power and performance ratings, the Altima and Corolla excel. Under the hood of the 2020 Altima, you'll find a standard 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that delivers an impressive 188 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. The Corolla follows behind here, with a standard 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that puts out 139 horsepower and 126 lb-ft of torque.

Additionally, the Altima also offers another engine option in the SR VC-Turbo™ and Platinum VC-Turbo™ trims: a 2.0L 4-cylinder that puts out 248 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. A similar option in the Corolla is a 2.0L 4-cylinder as well, but this engine falls behind delivering 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque.

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Staying Safe in Your Sedan

When it comes to choosing a sedan, the most important features to consider are those that will help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Luckily, you'll find tons of standard driver-assist features in both the 2020 Altima and Corolla.

The 2020 Altima comes standard with Nissan Safety Shield® 360, a suite of advanced driver-assist features that include:

• Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
• Blind Spot Warning
• Lane Departure Warning
• and more!

Additionally, the Altima also offers available ProPILOT Assist, a system that acts as your co-pilot on your daily highway driving. While the Toyota Corolla offers similar driver-assist features with Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0, the ProPILOT Assist features are exclusive to the Altima.

Nissan Altima vs Toyota Corolla: The Verdict

As you can see, both the 2020 Nissan Altima and Toyota Corolla are excellent vehicles to take you on your Saint Peters, St. Louis, and O'Fallon, Missouri, drives. However, we think that the Altima sedan's spacious cabin, powerful engine options, and ProPILOT Assist features make this vehicle worth the test drive.

To learn more about the 2020 Nissan Altima, contact us at St. Charles Nissan today!