Nissan Altima vs Kia Optima 

If you are looking to upgrade your ride around Montgomeryville a great-handling and comfortable sedan like the Nissan Altima or Kia Optima may fit exactly what you need.

While each sedan comes with a lot of the same features, our team here at Montgomeryville Nissan compared the Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima to help you determine the one you want.  Contact us today.

Performance

Both of these cars are great for city driving and just riding around town, but when more power is needed, the Nissan Altima will deliver. Its standard 2.5L 4-cylinder engine produces 188 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque.

There is also an available turbo engine you can get with the Altima that generates even more power. This available 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine creates up to 248 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque.

The standard engine in the Kia Optima is a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine. This outputs 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. At its best, the Optima is supplied with 245 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque when powered by the available 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine.

Which Car Gets Better Gas Mileage? 

Even with its extra power, the Nissan Altima is actually the more fuel efficient of the two. With its standard powertrain, it gets an EPA-estimated 28 city/39 highway MPG.* The Kia Optima, with its standard engine, gets slightly lower fuel economy with just an EPA-estimated 25 city/35 highway MPG.

Whether you are riding around the streets of the city or cruising along 202, the Altima will make each gallon of gas last longer, which ultimately helps you save in the long run.

Technology Inside the Altima vs Optima 

When comparing the Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima, both models have your infotainment system displayed on an 8-inch touchscreen. This will even show a variety of applications from your smartphone for you to use when connecting through Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™, which come standard in both cars.

They each also have a display screen on the dashboard behind your wheel. This is a 3.5-inch display in the Kia Optima that will show you information about your drive.

You will have a better look at driving stats in the Altima with its Advanced Drive-Assist® Display. This 7-inch full-color display will show you even more than just basic driving information, too. It will display safety alerts, directions, and can even keep you aware of system settings like your windshield wipers.

Nissan Altima vs Kia Optima: Test Drive

There is a lot to like in both cars, like standard driver-assistive technologies, a range of available luxury amenities, and well-equipped infotainment systems. We believe, though, that drivers in Montgomeryville will benefit the most from driving the more powerful, fuel-efficient Nissan Altima.

You can even come by and get inside one to find out for yourself just how well the Altima performs around the area. Contact us here at Montgomeryville Nissan today and schedule a test drive!

*2020 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates 28 City/39 Highway/32 Combined for Altima® S, SV, SL FWD. Fuel economy estimates based on 87-octane fuel. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only.