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, towing capacity and retained value. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, horsepower, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, safety and vehicle rankings.

Hyundai versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Hyundai versus Nissan pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both Hyundai and Nissan in 5 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Nissan has lower used vehicle starting prices in 6 out of 9 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 8 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. Nissan offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 2 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 Nissan with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 5 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Nissan has the advantage in 4 out of 5 comparisons. Nissan has better safety ratings in 4 out of 10 comparisons while Hyundai has better safety ratings in 2 out of 10 comparisons. Hyundai and Nissan tie for safety in 4 comparisons. Hyundai shows higher ratings for retained value in 8 out of 10 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 7 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Hyundai VELOSTER in Best Compact Cars, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Midsize SUVs, Hyundai VELOSTER in Best Small Cars, Hyundai KONA in Best Subcompact SUVs, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Best SUVs with 3 Rows. Nissan has better car rankings in 8 categories: Nissan Murano in Best 5-seater SUVs, Nissan LEAF in Best Electric Cars, Nissan LEAF in Best Electric Compact Cars, Nissan LEAF in Best Electric Hatchbacks, Nissan Altima in Best Midsize Cars, Nissan LEAF in Best Small Electric Cars, Nissan Rogue in Best Small SUVs, and Nissan Versa in Best Subcompact Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 3 categories: Hyundai IONIQ Electric in Most Reliable Electric Cars, Hyundai IONIQ Electric in Most Reliable Small Electric Cars, and Hyundai KONA in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs. Nissan has better car rankings in 6 categories: Nissan Pathfinder in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Nissan Altima in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Nissan Pathfinder in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Nissan Sentra in Most Reliable Small Cars, Nissan Rogue in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Nissan Armada in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 4 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Midsize SUVs, Hyundai VELOSTER in Safest Small Cars, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Nissan has better car rankings in 2 categories: Nissan Ariya in Safest Electric SUVs and Nissan Altima in Safest Midsize Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Nissan has better car rankings in 6 categories: Nissan Rogue in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Nissan Altima in Best Midsize Cars for the Money, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Nissan Versa in Best Small Cars for the Money, Nissan Rogue in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Nissan Rogue in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Hyundai offers 13 SUVs and 6 sedans. In comparison, Nissan offers 6 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Hyundai offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 3 electric vehicles, and 1 hydrogen vehicle. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.