We Get Behind The Wheel Of The 2019 Nissan Altima And Mazda 6 - And The Results Aren't Surprising
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
- ( www.TFLcar.com ) The 2019 Mazda6 is a fun, sporty sedan thanks to its turbocharged engine with 310 lb-ft of torque. The Nissan Altima is more comfortable and more secure, thanks to the new model's available all-wheel drive system. But which is the best one to buy?
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Mazda. no question. i'd never buy a Nissan mostly for the fact at least where i live in Atlantic Canada you can't get parts for Nissan anywhere. after market or dealer
Mazda 6 hands down! Better engine, much better interiors and a conventional automatic transmission. The Nissan looks great but that CVT... it’s horrible. And I personally don’t care about ADAS. I wish the Mazda would have kept the lovely 6 speed manual.
Mazda is a duel clutch actually with a mechanism that allows for a tourque converter to be used for smoother shifting when not in sport mode. Check it out its pretty interesting.
Mazda is garbage as well, my friend
Now have you driven one personally or are you just saying what every profound car enthusiast on UA-cam says? Just double checking
@Sam S That's funny because I know two people with older Rav 4's that had their engines rebuilt because they started to burn oil. You're rolling the dice on ANY auto maker lol, just because YOU got a lemon doesn't mean all Mazdas are bad.
@Sam S Oh and here's the first thing that pops up when I type in Toyota Transmission problems on Google lol.
www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/toyota-corolla-hatchback-recalled-for-transmission-issue/
I own a Mazda 6 GT Reserve and I love it. It is smooth and sporty at the same time. One additional comment though, I would’ve done the comparison with the Altima 2.0t to compare apples with apples.
I also own a Mazda 6 Grand Touring Reserve.. love it & before that I had a 2016 Mazda 6 Grand Touring
I have the 2019 cx5 reserve with mobile start and I love it. Would never do nissan.
@@moonman_8935 I have one and its garbage in terms of fuel economy and infotainment system,just trash!
Nissan is best. Much better than Mazda.
‘Innovation that excites’
I actually went from a Nissan Altima to a Mazda6 back in May and LOVE my Mazda, so I’m in the Mazda camp. I agree with you that the Mazda6 is better in almost every way, but this video isn’t very fair. You compared the top tier Mazda6 against a step down from the top tier Altima, that’s not a fair comparison. The Platinum Altima has 19” wheels that looks very nice. Also the Altima has 188hp and 184 lb/ft of torque. The numbers you quoted are last model years numbers. Also the Mazda has 250hp on premium fuel, 227 on regular. I would ALWAYS choose a Mazda6 or pretty much any Mazda for that matter over a Nissan, but I find this video to be a bit too biased when it didn’t even have to be.
Doesn't matter if the prices are close .
Spiritcr1jsher All that information is incredibly relevant, and the Signature Mazda6 and Platinum Altima are close in price. 😂 this reply doesn’t make any sense.
@@PopTart_64 it's not relevant if nissan doesnt offer the bigger motor at the mazda's price point . If two cars are close in price its not fair to use a way more expensive car to make them equal.
Spiritcr1jsher a turbo Platinum Altima is $35,180 and the Mazda 6 Signature is $35,400. They’re almost identical in price. 😂
@@PopTart_64 i just test drove them and the altima today was $36,365..... Maybe its cheaper where you are . I went with a mazda grand touring for $30,000 , all im missing is real leather ( leatherette), ventilated seats and heated for the rear . The altima felt super cheap and i hear they are blowing head gaskets and cvt transmissions . I wouldn't buy one knowing that .
Came to see a head to head, ended up watching a love story between a man and a machine.
I just came cuz head
😂😂
Nissan loses me with the CVT every time. I drove a rental with one and it wasn't absolutely horrible but I wouldn't want to buy it with my own money.
The Nissan looks nice but that CVT is going to fail
The Nissan Altima with a CVT is a horrible choice. My old 07 outback with a worn engine was faster then a 2010 altima lol. They're junk!
The whole CVT concept is ridiculous. It's cheaper to build is why they use it. The customer is supposed to "IMAGINE" that gears are shifting now with the "simulated" action LOL.
@@RobertNES816 was it the Sedan or the Coupe and was it the 2.5s or the 3.5s ??
@@TinoMiller 2.5s the v6 would've killed me obviously, but the 4 cylinder should've been the same or faster as my outback.
Of these, Mazda for sure. When I bought mine in mid-level trim, Mazda had far better reliability ratings than the Nissan line, is the sportier drive, plus I could get it with a manual. Size is perfect for me and my family with only one of us over 6' and haven't found the trunk size to be lacking in every day use. It's handled N.E. snowy weather just fine as well, but for Colorado, would definitely pick up an extra set of blizzaks for winter use.
Had a Nissan Almera for 7 years, never had a problem of any sort.
Sold it and bought a Mazda 6 (2008, euro spec) still have it and also no problems whatsoever.
Driving fun is much better on the Mazda, but I am and was very satisfied with both
Great video Nathan! This video reminds me of the old videos that you guys used to do and I love it! Please do more classic TFL matchups and mashups videos
Mazda all day long, better looking, better handling, has a traditional 6 speed auto, nicer interior, more powerful, and most importantly Mazda has a far far better reliability rating than any Nissan product. infact almost any car has a better reliability rating than Nissan probably
Mike Utoober well except for a FCA products
If there’s a turbo 2wd Nissan, why didn’t you compare that one?
Robert Terhune they can only review what the dealer gives them.
Jose Rodriguez I’m sure they could have used who they are to get a more comparable car.
The CVT most likely exploded
Mazda 6 for me. I sat in this entire class back to back at the NYIAS. The Mazda looks and feels more premium than everything else by some margin. However, the 6 falls behind in space and technology. At the end of the day, though, the Mazda's cabin is the one I want to sit in, and its exterior is the one that I want to take a second look at as I walk away.
People love Mazda in the comment sections, but people still don't buy Mazda to that same proportion.
Good review! Love how you changed the subject when answering your question about why you didn’t get the turbo Altima lol funny
Idk why people always saying Nissan’s and CVT’s don’t last. Any car can have a failed transmission. My mom’s 2009 Nissan Altima had 187k miles on it when she gave it to my little brother and it’s still going. And now she have another Nissan...
Exactly .. It's how you take care of your car & drive it
Chris Rodriguez : Because they are junk.
youcanrunnaked are maybe you just don’t know how to take care of stuff
Chris Rodriguez : More likely is you have no clue what you're talking about. I have a good friend who has been a NISSAN master mechanic for many years, and he's told me the company's CVT transmissions are garbage. Not that it's any kind of secret. One reason why I won't own one of their shitboxes.
youcanrunnaked 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
MAZDA 6 all the way.
Why not rate it against the turbo model?
Lost me as soon as I saw you didn’t compare similar models. Turbo vs turbo or non vs non.
The PRICE is similar which to most people is what matters most.
What an amateur response. Chris, we can only test the vehicles that the auto maker provides for us. Also, considering how close they were in price, considering that MAZDA does not provide an all wheel drive version, we were happy to compare two of the upper trim models. Amateur
Alex Youngberg Altima Platinum 2.0t $35030, Mazda 6 Signature $35100.
@@chrisa2223 dude they say that all the time in their videos because of whiny people like you. If they said it in every single video it would get old quick. Its not a secret. They dont try to hide it and its the same for all automotive journalists. Car manufacturers say "you get what you get." Its a press car. They dont have one of each and every trim package for every journalist's different type of review. You must be new to car reviews because this has been common knowledge in the car community for decades.
Alex, disagree. Most comparison vids are closer-equipped, same for all the mags. Accord 1.5t vs Camry 2.4, or 2.0t vs V6. I have not seen many that are comparing one cars base motor vs another cars optional engine. I’m not sure why you’re insulting me. I’m a fan of car videos, this channel, and Nathan. But this one isn’t up to his/their standards. Especially considering the majority of viewers, I’d assume, are enthusiasts and well...deserve better. Like for like comparisons.
My bad was my last comment calling the video “amateur” for which I apologize. But I still think I have a valid point.
Thank you for your reviews! i appreciate it, and have always enjoyed them.
These days Mazdas are better cars. than Nissans
J Parsons after they merge with Renault in 2000 ofc they only making crappy unreliable cars tht transmission in Nissan is the worse
I wouldn't even say these days. Nissan hasn't made a good car since 2000
emark24 all thanks to Renault if Toyota Honda buy the company or just leave the company alone they would make great cars again
Anderson Rodriguez Are you stupid? Do some research before posting comments. Renault’s CEO single handedly brought back Nissan from basically going bankrupt. If it wasn’t for him, Nissan wouldn’t be a thing right now. As for the CVT, don’t believe everything you hear from the internet, people bash on Nissans CVT’s because they were one of the first to use a CVT. Oh and btw Nissan uses Aisin Transmissions made by.... Toyota. Have fun with that lmaooo
@@f30amid nissan uses jatco transmissions, not aisin. Nissan owns majority of jatco, why would they not use the supplier they own and use their rivals?...
Tha Altima wheels look like they should be on a hybrid. Wish the cars were comparably equipped. But good review Nathan. Im not as tall as Nathan but built like him and so knowing what he finds comfortable goes a long way. But have to go Mazda. Can't stand CVT's. Put a real auto in the Nissan and I'd probably go for it. The head and shoulder room are better in it. How about the 6 against a Camry?
Mazda6, no questions asked. I look forward to driving my mazda6. The Altima does it's best not to offend or excited anyone, just quietly go about its job moving people around. Mazda puts forth an effort to make it's cars exciting and fun to drive, and to me, that's what matters.
On the Nissan I believe you can flip the headrest the opposite direction for better seating for taller folks. May want to give it a try.
I purchased my 2016 Mazda 6i Touring bc of your review. Best decision I ever made regarding my car choice. Mazda 6 all the way.
My wife bought a nissan rouge years ago. Worst mistake we ever made.
And BTW, the awd shuts off after 25mph.
Completely useless AWD on highway speeds
Right now she has a cx9 and its lightyears beyond nissan
drunkinmaster1 Nissan is just pure junk unreliable crappy cars
Ha ha
The AWD system is used to help you get out if you’re stuck in mud/snow,also this system also helps the fuel economy.If you needed full time awd wouldn’t you at least have done a test drive with your wife to figure out the Nissan only has the “smart” awd system?
Not looking for trouble,just asking.My bad if my question seems rude,I assure you it’s not meant to be.
@@penvon
We took it for a test ride in the summer and the sales rep for Nissan never mentioned anything about the AWD being disabled after 25 mph.
My wife found out the hard way in the winter time.
Our next vehicle was a Subaru forester with almost the same MPG while having full time AWD.
After our family outgrew the Subaru we went with the CX-9.
The Mazdas awd doesn't quite match the Subaru, but it's so much better than the Nissan.
I honestly cant think of anything that the Nissan is superior than the mazda.
drunkinmaster1 Yeah Nissan has sure lost its way,it’s headed the way of Suzuki if they keep producing vehicles not many like.
Not having watched the video I'm going to say you picked the Mazda because it's more exciting and sporty to drive
theBatmanGoeth2 I never watch any of the videos and just comment on them also.
2018 Signature owner coming from an Altima. Two very different cars, it's surprising to find them in the same segment. The 6 speed auto in this thing is fantastic!
Why didn’t you use the higher output engine in the Nissan like you did the Mazda?
Because they have been blowing up left and right.
@@jaylee8703 Been like that for a while...my 2005 Altima head gasket blew at 70k miles. Stay away from Nissan.
So 26 MPG is "not so good" yet 30 is "pretty damn good"? That seems like an awfully arbitrary distinction.
Lars Rosengreen Why?
The Mazda. Not even close
Dude Nissan redid their transmission the complaints about Nissan CVT only come from a couple of models
The Altima is a major one
Buy the Nissan if you want to replace your transmission after 60k miles.
Thanks Scotty 😂
True she’s right
Or you're only gonna drive it for 1yr.
Tool0GT92 agree lmao nd now is AWD Lmaoo definitely gonna burn it out quicker
People dont believe everything you hear. People like you overpay at the mechanics shop each and every time 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The Mazda 6 hands down.
Any nissan video comment section, 70% cvt is shit comments, 10%other brand has better quality, 20% I would never buy a nissan
And most of those commenters haven't owned a Nissan or lived with a their CVT's. They just read the other UA-cam comments and vomit those opinions as their own. Nissan has made HUGE strides in their CVT reliability. You just have to maintain them, which people never do.
David Kutschke: A family friend was a NISSAN master mechanic at a dealership for many years. He told me to NEVER buy one of their cars with a CVT. "It's a piece of crap." He didn't have to tell me that; I've driven a few myself and I can tell you myself: It's crap. A CVT is suitable for 50cc scooters; it has no business being used in an automotive application. NISSAN did not move to the CVT because it's better than a traditional multi-speed torque converter; they did it to eek out a few tenths extra mpg to meet U.S. CAFE and other fuel efficiency standards. Not to mention the shameful way that NISSAN has treated its customers when their transmissions have failed. Why would you defend such corporate irresponsibility? Do you work for NISSAN?
@@youcanrunnaked funny I always hear story that goes like this " my frd/family...etc is a mechanic. he recommends never buy so and so brand " if I listen to all the story and trust I can't get any car. coz it seems no matter what there is always that one mechanic who doesn't like it
dandansfu Not just any “mechanic.” Someone who repaired Nissans for a living says don’t buy their CVT - it’s garbage. A smart person might listen to that advice, but there’s always that one guy who thinks he knows better....
You can add DCTs to that short list. Had a Focus with it. Never again. It's not for casual driving.
CVT and DCT may not all be the same but my experience with each has turned me off them altogether. I'll take a manual or a torque converter when it's my money on the line, thanks.
Love review Nathan!!!
Where mike? Does he no longer work with TFL?
i DRIVE NISSAN FOR YEARS AND NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE CVT TRANSMISSION. YES, IS NOT THE GREATEST BUT IT TAKE YOU TO WORK. MAZDA IS OK BUT NOT GREATEST LIKE NATHAN SAID AND THERE IS NOT TO MANY IN THE ROAD. GOOD REVIEW.
I've owned both Nissan and now Mazda..Nissan a is pure junk..mine went through 2 new computers in 3 years and the butterfly bolts from the intake manifold fell in the engine.totally unacceptable.years ago Nissan was good but they started cutting corners..I've not had one problem with a Mazda and they are a way much better car.
I have a 2013 Altima with 140,000 not a problems except for the ACE failed and Nissan fixed. I never said that there is not problems with the Nissan Product.
I don't promoted Nissan products. I just have two Mazdas 626 and I did not have a good experience. Good that you have not problems with Mazda.
@@julioruata2213 626... 1990s... please stop... 2017 and newer Nissans are junk. You talking about cars more than 20 yrs old
Mazda 6 comment sections: Mazdas are amaaazzziiingggg, gorgeous, conventional transmission, interior quality, blahhhh"
Mazda 6 sales: *left the chat*
The demographics of a MAZDA6 buyer indicates that they are higher educated, have a higher gross income, consider themselves as car enthusiasts and are 5-10 years younger when compared to the average Altima/Maxima, Accord and Camry owners.
I'm a proud owner of a 2018 MAZDA6 Signature after trying out the Accord and Camry. Didn't even look at the Altima. I've owned Lexus, Acura, Infiniti and also Honda's and Toyotas. The MAZDA6 is near luxury at the price of the latter 2.
Shouldn’t this be on tfl car
Mazda 6 is my choice any day.
Nissan is best
Innovation that excites
Love your videos, but not comparing apples to apples with this one.
It’s not fair, Mazda 6 is not mainstream anymore.
what? it was never mainstream. only now has it stepped above the contenders in the class to enter luxury range. you dont know what your saying.
Sedans aren't mainstream anymore.
my 2016 Nissan Altima cvt has went out at 43k miles.. love how it drives but I will never buy a Nissan with a cvt..
Would have been a closer comparison if you had driven an Altima with the turbo engine. Unless this is one of your "mashups"?
Will be looking into the Mazda 6 once they redesign it,update the infotainment and add awd
Had a new Altima as a rental recently, yes a base NA 4cyl FWD, but it gave enough first impressions. Fuel economy great as with the previous gen. Styling is subjective but I think it's an okay looking car. The hubcaps were hideous. Interior felt cheap and also tighter than the previous gen. Definitely screamed rental car all over. I'll take a Mazda6 please.
When you’re out of breath just getting into you’re car.
Love the Rush shirt Nathan!
I don't understand why they haven't lowered the compression and turbo charged the 2.0 liter for about 220hp/250tq
Can you guys change the introduction clip? Because 1st impression is the best impression!
The Nissan altima is just a good rental car. Only thing I liked about it was the interior and seats other then that I don't like it
Tech Defender nd don’t forget to be at the shop getting a transmission replacement
Car reviewers: Manufacturers are making automatic transmissions with way too many gears, who needs 10 gears?
Also car reviewers: **i WiSh tHiS mAzDa SiX hAd MoRe GeArS**
What happened to the 270+ hp family sedans?
Mazda 6 doesnt Need more gear- to cause gear hunting.... doesnt need more gears... what for
Sorry Nathan I wasn't trying to offend you just saying that Nissan CVT Transmissions are horrible/don't hold up well. Thanks for letting me know about you're back ground in the Automotive field.
250 horsepower if you put 93 OCTANE in that Mazda 6
But the same torque, and the same 0-60 time, so why spend the extra?
These 2 don't even compete...
Mazda is a more premium brand, whereas Nissan is an economy brand. If anything, compare the 6 to the Maxima.
You never answered why you’re comparing two different engines, other than the fact they have AWD available in opposite engine configurations. You skipped straight to the wheel design of the Mazda (btw, I’ve owned 6 Mazda’s and have loved them all). You shouldn’t even mention, let alone complain about, gas mileage when comparing these two. I feel like this was a poorly done review.
I agree w headroom still thinking of buying the 6 but I am 6ft 2 and my head touched the back seat headliner so deff. cant be a passenger. Debating the car because w sunroof I have headroom but not much. Otherwise love how it looks, sits, drives.
This comparison is apple to oranges instead of apples to apples. The Mazda 6 is a better car all the way around; a real transmission over a CVT that’s not reliable or even as nice in the top models. For my money it would be the Mazda and would leave the Nissan for fleet sales and car rental companies.
I bought the Mazda 6
There's no point having a great car interior if the whole drivetrain fails to pices
And when they have similar interior design
@@samlung2724 yah true
the other one rust to dust
@@markproulx2765 which one the Nissan
The mazrust
As someone thats 6’3. Gotta go with the altima. I have to fit in it and be comfortable in order to enjoy it
Loved the video, but apples to apples would have made it better.🙂I have a 2007 Altima, 6 spd manual with a 150k on it. Never had any issues, just normal wear and tear stuff. Nissan should still be offering the manual as an option.
Did you know a girl with a manual is the single sexiest thing on the planet? I'm sure you did. 😁
@@dchawk81 did you know calling a stranger sexy in the comments section of a youtube video is the least sexiest thing on the planet? I guess you didnt...
@@alexyoungberg5232 No there are even less sexy. Trust me.
Maybe I will choose a combination I mean the beautiness of the Mazda 6 and the practicality of the Altima
Personally I don’t think the Mazda looks bad but simply not a fan of the new design
You can’t compare a turbo car to a naturally aspirated for mph because a turbo car will always be worse
The Altima will need a transmission by 100k, their interiors also wear incredibly fast from what I can assume is cheap materials. Never nissan for me
emark24 ofc they use cheaper parts nd 100K miles? U mean before 50K miles
Are these from personal experiences? Please lmk
@@truthbetold9806 yes. Friend has a car dealer. Every nissan he gets in has some sort of trans issue sub 100k and the interiors look like crap
You'll have the replace the air compressor tank 50 times before you reach 100k miles.
Nathan, Great job on the video just wish it wasn't so tight for a big guy to get in and out of. As a mazda owner and a altima owner the mazda engine just will not go the distance after going 100k and the Nissan altima transmission (cvt) just breaks after 100k..I think it a tie if I was to do it again Lease not Buy is the way to go enjoy it before it break's....
Stop talk shit you have no facts whatsoever to back up your claim
www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2018/10/25/the-most-and-least-reliable-rides-on-the-road/amp/
6 6 6...planning on getting one soon too!
Hot Take! As great as the Mazda 6 is the next Mazda 6 will be rear drive and will come with skyactiv inline 6. I don't know if its going to be turbocharged though
ssr1680 I’m looking at replacing my Mazda3 with a bigger car. I want to see what the next gen mazda6 looks like.
Would love that inline 6
mark williams same here. That’s why I am waiting to see what happens to the 6. I would like to see the CX9 get the engine as well.
ssr1680 They’re sharing platforms with Lexus starting 2020
justen ramirez Lackey That should be good.
Every one in the comments say they would buy the mazda but sales goes to the nissan every month
Those are uninformed people. They what they see other people buying
MrPicky400 : Price. Walk into any NISSAN dealer and right off the bat they chop 10-20% off MSRP and throw in below-market interest rate financing (or lease deals with absurdly optimistic residual values). NISSAN's business model is based on volume; stack 'em high and sell 'em cheap. It's the only way they can move those turds.
@@youcanrunnaked thanks for the information i always wonder why
@@mbenton6 true that
MrPicky400 : One other, related thing that I originally forgot to mention: They will finance anyone. Bad credit, no credit - doesn’t matter; Nissan wants to sell you a car. They rack up the higher sales figures every month, but the repo man gets his due.
If it has CVT...I walk.
Time for the rabbit to be brave here: I would choose the Nissan! Who buys mid-sized sedans? A driving enthusiast? HELL NO! They turn to near-luxury, luxury or muscle cars for their Adrenelin rush.
Wait! A mid-sized (though closer to full-size by today's standards) sedan with all-wheel-drive, more rear seat headroom, more trunk space, a bigger display screen AND better fuel mileage for under $34,000? Practicality and value are the ticket here! True, it has a CVT, and not that one like Toyota's with its planetary first gear, and I despise CVTs as a rule! But with everything else it offers over the Mazda, and at a lower price, this is actually a no brainer win, if you're talking about family sedans. Family = Budget!
At $37,000, and with less content, Mazda is clearly hoping it's buyers are those who want "near luxury" at a more reasonable price. An admirable sentiment, but one that puts it above the Nissan's league and below an Infinity; or a niche that not a whole lot of people were even curious about; as reflected in its sales.
Eat your carrots, Nathan! 🐰
You get get a mazda grand touring for $33k and it has all the nissan options as well as the 2.5L turbo.
I would choose the Mazda 6.
Mazda
Just get a Nissan without the cvt? I'm a Nissan guy hands down ever since my first car which was a 91 fairlady aka 300zx been in love since currently drive a09 six speed Altima 3.5 se coupe still in love
Awesome. Comparing a turbo mazda to a base altima.
Dima K they always do this shit
But its not a base model, its an SL which is like 2-3 trims higher than the base. This is a fare comparison. The fact that you think its a base model should tell you something about both cars
@@vincentp4951 Engines were compared unfairly.
@@DMCarReviews doesn't matter, power isn't everything
This isnt a performance test anyway butthead
Theres literally a 19inch nicer looking wheel option. Sigh
I got the Altima Platinum in that Color..amazing car for the price..
So depending on who the target purchaser is - ditch all wood look. It's outdated. The large screens - suck! Literally looks like a forgotten accessory. Looking at other vehicles that have it incorporated into the dash, not sticking out like a sore thumb, makes the vehicle look proper and professional. If I wanted an ipad in the middle of the dash, I'd add one. All wheel drive isn't always good for mileage and more to break down.
Billy Bob : The automotive trend is the exact opposite; put the infotainment screen above the dash so it can be referenced while driving. It looks like what it is -- a high tech appliance. Does your HDTV sit in a furniture cabinet?
As a Nissan fan, going into this video I new to brace myself, just like every Nissan comparison.
I think he was pretty evenhanded.
true or false, the nissan comes with a turbo 2.0 inline four?. This is not fair at all for the NIssan. Not going to even waste my time watching the rest.
Mazda without a doubt!
Do people really quibble over a cubic foot of trunk space. Especially when Mazda is more reliable and has a better engine.
I don't understand how a comment section could be this toxic
Altima if you want to haul four 240 lb people. Mazda 6 if you want a nice premium sedan for the average person.
Mazda is the toyota that never gets boring
This review makes no sense because you should’ve picked the VC turbo Altima, you didn’t need the AWD if the Mazda doesn’t offer that. What was the point of choosing the better engine for the Mazda but not the Altima?
Hey! For those who wish the cars were apples to apples. Move up to Canada! You can only get the AWD Nissan. They don’t have a fwd and, subsequently, no turbo version! The executives at Nissan must believe the rumours thatCanada is covered in snow year round!! Putzs!
The comparison is VERY relevant here! Hahaha. I wouldn’t buy either at this point, because my wife has a Ford Fusion Sport AWD 2,7 EcoBoost. Fun car. I am getting used to it with the dial for a shifter and the low height compared to the trucks I drive all the time. It only has 10,000 km (6200 miles) so far but no issues and much better on fuel than I expected.
There are a lot of choices available in this class. I have no idea which model/brand I would like. My wife liked the Fusion AWD, I steered her towards the sport. That was the extent of my choice in the purchase process. She never drives it because she likes the familiarity of her 2007 Hyundai Tucson AWD V6. It has been bulletproof over the 70,000 miles (108,000 km). It is comfortable. That’s all,,,,,, hahaha. Should have traded it in, dang it.
I like the Mazda 6, between these 2 and agree with Nathan. Just has something (310 lb ft torque) the Altima doesn’t.
Well done Nathan and team! Thanks again!
If younget the sr or the platinum you get the better wheel and the fwd versions are lower than the fwd model.
Mazda better looking and best in class engine
Not fair comparing turbo with natural aspirated engines
Nissan has always been a great car and the Altima, is tops. I'd buy one in a heart beat.
Good review Nathan, thanks!
Reg Sparkes goodluck with tht transmission hopefully it last 50K miles
@@andersonrodriguez8258 I've never had any issue with my Nissan's CVT's, and between me and my family, we've had some twenty Nissan vehicles of the various models over the years. I think the key is we do know what the CVT is and how to drive with them. We don't jack rabbit start and rarely exceed speed limits,.( 60 MPH ) The only draw back to me is, I can't use a CVT equipped vehicle for towing.
Nissan is total junk..went through two computers 3 years..totally unacceptable..
@@deanmiller6177 Well I guess nothing's perfect is it? The only 'issue' I would have with Nissan is in them not updating the Frontier with a more efficient engine/transmission combination, buy hey, that's only my opinion I guess.
@@regsparkes6507
Nissan Pathfinder with Cvt has more towing capability than Highlander or pilot.
CVT SUCK and you know it. MAZDA ALL THE WAY it has a real transmission that will last.
I choose ♥️ MAZDA ♥️
Always Mazda6
This is like comparing apples to oranges, the Mazda is in a completely different class.
No it's the same class. Sad to say for Nissan
Definitely the Mazda!!
Why would you NOT compare it to the Altimas VC Turbo? Come on now...