Pontiac G6 vs. Nissan Altima
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Pontiac G6 and Nissan Altima contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Pontiac G6 and the Nissan Altima.
When comparing the Pontiac G6's and the Nissan Altima's specifications and ratings, the Pontiac G6 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Nissan Altima has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Pontiac G6's and the Nissan Altima's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Altima is a better car than the Pontiac G6.
Pricing: A used 2010 Pontiac G6 ranges from $3,000 to $9,635 while a used 2010 Nissan Altima is priced between $3,500 to $10,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Pontiac G6’s base engine makes 169 horsepower, and the Nissan Altima base engine makes 175 horsepower. The G6 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. The Altima is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 640 miles. This gives the Nissan Altima the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Pontiac G6. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Altima has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Pontiac G6 has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Nissan Altima has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,275
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$21,963
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$17,995 - $33,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,040
Price Range:
$3,000 - $9,635
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
22
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
128,746
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,838
Price Range:
$3,500 - $10,995
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$7,489
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$6,159 - $9,483
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
163
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
136,167
# Good or Great Deals:
30
Pontiac G6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Nissan Altima Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Pontiac G6
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Altima
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
2 - 25.4
Pontiac G6 Rankings
Not yet available
Nissan Altima Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Ranking
13 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Pontiac G6 Trim Levels
Base, GT
Nissan Altima Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
169 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
160 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
180 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
460 / 640 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Cargo Space:
14 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Cargo Space:
15.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3305 lbs
Width:
70.6 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
189 inches
Wheelbase:
112.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3180 lbs
Width:
70.7 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
190.7 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Midnight Blue Metallic
Gray
Mocha Steel Metallic / Storm Gray Metallic
Red
Performance Red Metallic
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White / White Diamond Tricoat
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Dark Slate
Red
Not available
Silver
Radiant Silver
White
Winter Frost
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Brown
Light Taupe
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Frost
