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Nissan Altima Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2008)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Nissan Altima specs.

2008 Nissan Altima Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 2dr Coupe 4dr Sedan
Wheelbase 105.3 in 109.3 in
Length 182.5 in 189.8 in
Width 70.7 in 70.7 in
Height 55.3 in 57.9 in
Curb Weight 3142 lb. 3142 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 20.0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 40.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.9 in 55.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.2 in 56.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.5 in 42.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 35.6 in 36.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.4 in 55.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 47.6 in 52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.4 in 39.5 in
Total Legroom 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 81.7 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume 7.4 ft3 17.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Altima

2008 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Comfortable for 6 ft adult. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
adjustability see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Very good for tall people, even with sunroof. Seat is adjustable in 3 directions plus lumbar support. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
I guess these first three are of a piece. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
Very comfortable and i found all the controls very intuitive. the driving position is right and everything falls where you would expect it. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
tight quarters. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
Good luck fitting more than one person of or above average size in the back. For one person, I find that having them sit in one seat and putting their legs across behind the other seat creates the illusion of them having more room. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
My shoulder room is cramped and i feel like the whole front seating area is a too small. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Difficult entry; Lever in akward position to move front passenger seat forward for rear seat ingress/egress. Headroom, legroom. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Not much room back there but that is to be expected in a coupe You can get small adults back there for short trips see full Nissan Altima review
2008 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
test drove it for 15 minutes and never could found the right driving position see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review
 

2008 Nissan Altima 2-door Coupe Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim 2.5 S 3.5 SE
Standard Engine 2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@5600
180 lb-ft@3900
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@4400
Standard Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)6-speed manually-shiftable CVT6-speed manually-shiftable CVT
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWD
Standard Tires215/60R16 tires215/55VR17 tires

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2008 Nissan Altima 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim 2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE 3.5 SL Hybrid
Standard Engine 2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@5600
180 lb-ft@3900
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@5600
180 lb-ft@3900
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@5600
180 lb-ft@3900
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@4400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@4400
2.5L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
158 hp@5200
162 lb-ft@2800
Standard Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manually-shiftable CVT6-speed manual6-speed manually-shiftable CVTCVT
Optional Transmission(s) 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires215/60R16 tires215/60R16 tires215/60R16 tires215/55VR17 tires215/60R16 tires215/60R16 tires

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2008 Nissan Altima

2008 Nissan Altima Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
With the CVT, this car has a lot of get-up and go. see full Nissan Altima review
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Great passing abilities, CVT is amazing and it is like the power curve never ends. Love it! see full Nissan Altima review
2009 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Power when you need it see full Nissan Altima review
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
The 170 HP engine has aggressive power. When combined with the CVT, the little I4 has a LOT of get up and go. In test drives, my Altima exceeded the off the line performance of the Accord and the Camry see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Powerful for a four cylinder, smooth ride, good commuter car. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Excellent acceleration for a four cylinder and the CVT is well optimized for performance. At no time have I ever felt the vehicle short of power.. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
270hp / 258tq. It moves. Even in 6th gear, 60-90 is effortless. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
smooth resonsive see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
I love the CVT and the reaction of the engine power output is smooth and fast see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
-Faster and more fuel efficient than most cars on the road -Smooth flow of power -Consistency see full Nissan Altima review
2008 Nissan Altima Powertrain: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
not quick see full Nissan Altima review
2008 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
4 cylinder version offered less power than some similarly priced vehicles. CVT transmission. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Not enough power for almost 4000lb car! V6 should be standard. see full Nissan Altima review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2008 Nissan Altima

2008 Nissan Altima Tires: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
Seems to eat tires. OEM tires replaced at 30k and replacement Dunlops only lasted 30k. Only area of unhappiness. see full Nissan Altima review
 

2008 Nissan Altima MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
2dr Coupe 2.5 S 20,950 19,644 695
2dr Coupe 3.5 SE 25,350 23,495 695
4dr Sedan 2.5 18,620 18,243 695
4dr Sedan 2.5 S 20,470 19,196 695
4dr Sedan 2.5 SL 24,820 23,164 695
4dr Sedan 3.5 SE 24,470 22,681 695
4dr Sedan 3.5 SL 28,670 26,565 695
4dr Sedan Hybrid 25,480 23,881 695

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