The Toyota and the Nissan have differently sized engines under their respective hoods. Despite the Corolla running on a 2.0L engine and the Altima on a 2.5L engine, both produce over 160 horsepower, generating enough power to help you pass other vehicles on the highway.

Which model is more fuel efficient with its standard engine? Let’s find out:

• Toyota Corolla achieves an EPA-estimated 32 city/41 highway MPG*
• Nissan Altima achieves an EPA-estimated 27 city/39 highway MPG

Both sedans are efficient; however, with more achievable city and highway miles in the Corolla, you can commute to and from work multiple days of the week before having to refuel!

Did you know that the Toyota Corolla is also available as a hybrid? You read that right. Several hybrid trim levels are available, and they’re all powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine and an electric motor. They’ll generate 138 horsepower and achieve an EPA-estimated 53 city/46 highway MPG!*

The Nissan Altima also has two engines; however, it chooses a high-output motor as its secondary engine, which is better for drivers looking for a dynamic experience. If you’d prefer to save money, save gas, and save time for more on-road fun after work, choose the efficient Corolla.

To make texting, calling, listening, or rocking out plausible in the Corolla and the Altima, you’ll need smartphone integration. Both models have wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ on board, letting a variety of users pair their phones to the infotainment suites. However, these integrations are standard with the Toyota and only available with the Nissan. In fact, only Bluetooth® comes standard on the Altima.

Are you traveling to a new worksite this week? Are you trying to find the after-work happy hour destination? Both sedans are available with an impressive navigation system that will lead you there with ease. However, the Corolla’s standard 8-inch screen will allow you to never second guess the directions given to you. The Altima’s 7-inch display may have you double-checking to see the route.

Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 and Nissan Safety Shield® 360 are the standard safety suites on the Corolla and the Altima. They have similar features in common, like a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection and Automatic High Beams, which look out for you, other drivers, and pedestrians.

You’ll also find brand-specific versions of these systems on board:

The difference is that these features are standard on the Toyota and available on the Nissan.

Imagine this: You’re cruising on a Sunday morning. The roads are nearly empty except for a few lone bicyclists. To protect you and the other early birds on the road, the Corolla introduces a unique feature to its lineup: Proactive Driving Assist.

This system uses the vehicle’s camera and radar system to provide gentle braking and steering and agile braking into curves to support driving tasks like distance control between you and the vehicle ahead, pedestrians, or cyclists. So, next time you find yourself caught behind a biker, this feature will keep you at a safe following distance before passing them!

The Nissan Altima is unavailable with a similar amenity.