Hyundai vs. Nissan

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Hyundai and Nissan contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Hyundai and Nissan cars.

When comparing the Hyundai brand to the Nissan brand, Hyundai has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, safety and retained value. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, horsepower, reliability, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.

Hyundai versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Hyundai versus Nissan pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 6 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 7 comparisons. Hyundai models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 9 out of 10 comparisons.

Hyundai versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Nissan vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 10 model comparisons, with Hyundai offering more horsepower in 5 comparisons. Both Hyundai and Nissan vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Hyundai offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Hyundai offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 6 comparisons.

Hyundai versus Nissan: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Hyundai versus Nissan overall quality ratings shows Hyundai with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 5 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Nissan has the advantage in 2 out of 5 comparisons. Hyundai has higher reliability ratings in 1 out of 5 comparisons, and Hyundai and Nissan tie in 2 comparisons. Hyundai has better safety ratings in 7 out of 10 comparisons while Nissan has better safety ratings in 2 out of 10 comparisons. Hyundai and Nissan tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Hyundai shows higher ratings for retained value in 8 out of 10 comparisons. Nissan shows higher retained value ratings in 1 out of 10 comparisons, and Hyundai and Nissan tie over 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Hyundai and Nissan each have better car rankings in 5 categories. Hyundai ranks better in the following cases: Hyundai TUCSON in Best 5-seater SUVs, Hyundai ELANTRA in Best Compact Cars, Hyundai SONATA in Best Midsize Cars, Hyundai ELANTRA in Best Small Cars, and Hyundai TUCSON in Best Small SUVs. Nissan ranks better in the following cases: Nissan Pathfinder in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Crossover SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Midsize SUVs, Nissan Versa in Best Subcompact Cars, and Nissan Pathfinder in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Hyundai has the better car ranking in 1 category: ELANTRA in Most Reliable Small Cars. Nissan has better car rankings in 5 categories: Nissan Pathfinder in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Nissan Altima in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Nissan Pathfinder in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Nissan Rogue in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Nissan Pathfinder in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Hyundai and Nissan each have better car rankings in 3 categories. Hyundai ranks better in the following cases: Hyundai IONIQ 5 in Safest Electric SUVs, Hyundai SONATA in Safest Midsize Cars, and Hyundai ELANTRA in Safest Small Cars. Nissan ranks better in the following cases: Nissan Pathfinder in Safest Crossover SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Nissan Pathfinder in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Hyundai and Nissan each have better car rankings in 3 categories. Hyundai ranks better in the following cases: Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Hyundai ELANTRA in Best Small Cars for the Money, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money. Nissan ranks better in the following cases: Nissan Rogue in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Nissan Altima in Best Midsize Cars for the Money, and Nissan Rogue in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Hyundai offers 11 SUVs and 6 sedans. In comparison, Nissan offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Hyundai offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 4 electric vehicles. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 13 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.