Nissan Altima SR 2.5L vs Honda Civic LX

2025 Honda Civic LX studio car image
Honda

Civic LX

2025 · Petrol Sedan

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Nissan Altima SR 2.5L 7.5 s Runner-up: 9.0 s
Power winner Nissan Altima SR 2.5L 188 hp Runner-up: 150 hp
Cargo winner Nissan Altima SR 2.5L 436 L Runner-up: 419 L
Price winner Honda Civic LX $24,450 Runner-up: $29,890

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L against the 2025 Honda Civic LX. Both belong to the sedan class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use petrol powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.5 seconds, compared with 9.0 seconds for 2025 Honda Civic LX. 2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L has the higher listed output at 188 hp; 2025 Honda Civic LX is rated at 150 hp, a difference of 38 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L at 244 Nm and 2025 Honda Civic LX at 187 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Honda Civic LX has the lower recorded consumption at 7.4 L/100km; 2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L is listed at 8.1 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 436 litres versus 419 litres, a difference of 17 litres. 2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L is 321 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Honda Civic LX has the lower listed starting price at $24,450, compared with $29,890 for 2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L. 2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Nissan Altima SR 2.5L2025 Honda Civic LX2025
Performance
0-100 km/h7.5 s9.0 s
Top Speed195 km/h195 km/h
Power188 hp150 hp
Torque244 Nm187 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank61 L46.9 L
Efficiency8.1 L/100km7.4 L/100km
CO2 Emissions185 g/km170 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,870 mm4,549 mm
Ground Clearance150 mm135 mm
Cargo436 L419 L
Curb Weight1,430 kg1,320 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.4 m11.4 m
Starting MSRP$29,890$24,450

Nissan Altima SR 2.5L vs Honda Civic LX questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L or the 2025 Honda Civic LX?

2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 7.5 seconds, versus 9.0 seconds for 2025 Honda Civic LX.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L or the 2025 Honda Civic LX?

Both cars have the same listed top speed of 195 km/h, approximately 121 mph.

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L or the 2025 Honda Civic LX?

2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L has more power at 188 hp, a 38 hp advantage over 2025 Honda Civic LX.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L or the 2025 Honda Civic LX?

2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L has more listed cargo space at 436 litres (15.4 cu ft), versus 419 litres (14.8 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L or the 2025 Honda Civic LX?

2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L is heavier at 1,430 kg (3,153 lb), while 2025 Honda Civic LX is listed at 1,320 kg (2,910 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L or the 2025 Honda Civic LX?

2025 Honda Civic LX has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $24,450 USD, compared with $29,890 USD for 2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L or the 2025 Honda Civic LX?

2025 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.