If you’re in the market for an affordable sedan with a large list of standard interior features, there’s plenty of options to choose from. Notably, the 2020 Altima and the 2020 Corolla stand out in the midsize sedan segment. But which vehicle is the better choice? There are many differences between the 2020 Nissan Altima vs the 2020 Toyota Corolla, especially in terms of performance and available technology features.
The 2020 Nissan Altima and the 2020 Toyota Corolla can both be found in five trim levels. The trims of the 2020 Altima include S, SR, SV, SL and Platinum, while the 2020 Corolla is available in L, LE, SE, XLE and XSE trims. By default, the 2020 Altima comes equipped with a 188-horsepower, four-cylinder, 2.5-liter engine. The 2020 Corolla comes standard with a four-cylinder, 1.8-liter engine with 139 horsepower.
2020 Nissan Altima |
VS |
2020 Toyota Corolla |
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5 | Trim Level Availability | 5 |
188 hp | Standard Horsepower | 139 hp |
2 | Standard USB Ports | 1 |
8 in. | Standard Touchscreen Size | 7 in. |
The base 2020 Nissan Altima trim includes more technology offerings than the 2020 Corolla. The 2020 Altima comes standard with two USB ports compared to the single USB port found in the 2020 Corolla. The 2020 Altima also comes standard with a larger infotainment screen than its Toyota competitor.
Other technology highlights of the 2020 Nissan Altima include Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration, a rearview camera and push-button start. The base trim can also be equipped with optional driver aids such as rear parking sensors and blind-spot monitoring.
Available 2020 Nissan Altima interior and exterior accessories include: A seat belt extender, all-season floor mats, an illuminated ash cup, a portable trunk organizer, a sliding trunk organizer tray, an all-season trunk area protector, rear bumper protectors, an impact sensor, splash guards, a rear spoiler, exterior ground lighting and chrome body side moldings.