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2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE

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What is the main difference between Altima and Jetta 2.0T GLI SE?

Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the modifications, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a $4,420 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE has a higher starting price than the 2016 Nissan Altima. Also, the 2016 Altima has a more powerful engine than the 2016 Jetta 2.0T GLI SE, but it gets 2 more miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the Altima is slightly larger than the Jetta 2.0T GLI SE. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Man, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$22,500
$26,920
Engine
Engine
2.5L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
182 hp
210 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
26 - 27 MPG
23 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
37 - 39 MPG
33 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
30 - 31 MPG
27 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
72.0 in
70.0 in
Length
Length
191.9 in
182.2 in
Height
Height
57.8 - 58.0 in
56.6 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
109.3 in
104.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
96 ft2
88.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.1 - 40.0 in
38.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
45.0 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.4 in
55.2 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.1 in
37.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.1 in
38.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.4 in
55.2 in

Costs

2016 Nissan Altima

2016 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,850 - $2,200
$2,100
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE - Front Left Comparison2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE - Front Left Comparison
2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE - Rear Right Comparison2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE - Dashboard Comparison2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE - Side Comparison2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE - Side Comparison
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