Chevrolet Impala vs Nissan Altima
The Nissan Altima is more fuel-efficient at 26 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Chevrolet Impala. At EPA assumptions that is about $300 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Impala | Nissan Altima | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,368 | 2,150 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 89 and 15 | 55 and 15 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 80,000 miles | 78,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 23 MPG | 26 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 29 | 23 and 32 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,900 | $2,600 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,368 complaints for the Chevrolet Impala and 2,150 for the Nissan Altima. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Chevrolet Impala, 4 for the Nissan Altima.