2025 Honda Accord vs 2025 Nissan Altima near Fairfax, VA

There are various midsize sedans on the market, and with so many options, it can be difficult to find the one you want. If you’re interested in learning about different variations on the market, Honda of Chantilly has prepared this overview of the 2025 Honda Accord and the 2025 Nissan Altima, competitors in the same class size. Learn which is above the other by simply reading this overview we have prepared. 

Performance

The Honda Accord has a standard 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that generates 192 horsepower1 and 192 lb.-ft. of torque2. This powertrain will pair with a standard Continuously Variable Transmission. Sometimes, having a bigger engine doesn’t offer additional strength as displayed by the Nissan Altima’s standard 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that revs out 188 horsepower and 180 lb.-ft. of torque. This system is balanced by a standard Xtronic® Continuously Variable Transmission as well. Both vehicles come with standard FWD so you know you’ll be driving safely around Fairfax. Finally, the Accord offers a standard 29/37/32 MPG city/hwy/combined3 fuel efficiency rating and the Nissan Altima packs a punch with the similar 27/39/32 MPG city/hwy/combined4 fuel economy. 

Interior

The 2025 Honda Accord and the 2025 Nissan Altima are very similar, offering standard cloth seats and an available heated function so you can balance your body temperature when you need it. An available moonroof on both models will allow you to let in additional air and more sunlight so you can illuminate your cabin. Both models offer seating space for five so you know you’re going to be able to bring your entire family around on trips. Something you might want to consider is a larger cargo area and the 2025 Honda Accord offers 16.7 cu. ft. of cargo volume5 while the Nissan Altima only provides 15.4 cu. ft. of cargo volume5. 

Safety

Many of the safety features that the 2025 Honda Accord has are shared by the 2025 Nissan Altima, but there are still some amenities that aren’t. For starters, both models offer a standard Brake Assist, which helps you stop in the event you’re not reacting quickly. The Honda Accord also offers standard Traffic Jam Assist6, which will not come with the Nissan Altima. It offers additional help when you’re in a bumper-to-bumper holdup on I-66. Also, the Honda Accord includes standard Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow7, which is only an available feature on the Nissan Altima. If you want to acquire this amenity you will need to trade up to a higher option on the latter model. If you’re interested in test-driving this model, don’t wait any longer and stop by Honda of Chantilly!