Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,776 mm |
Length | 4,636 mm | 4,821 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,796 mm |
Height | 1,405 mm | 1,471 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,425 kg | 1,425 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,031 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,415 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,443 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,072 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 935 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,410 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,209 mm | 1,334 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 1,003 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,075 mm (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume | 210 L | 507 L |
2008 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
Trim | 2.5 S | 3.5 SE |
Standard Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 130 kW@5600 244 Nm@3900 | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6000 350 Nm@4400 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 215/60R16 tires | 215/55VR17 tires |
Trim | 2.5 | 2.5 S | 2.5 SL | 3.5 SE | 3.5 SL | Hybrid |
Standard Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 130 kW@5600 244 Nm@3900 | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 130 kW@5600 244 Nm@3900 | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 130 kW@5600 244 Nm@3900 | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6000 350 Nm@4400 | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6000 350 Nm@4400 | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 118 kW@5200 220 Nm@2800 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | CVT |
Optional Transmission(s) |   | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT |   | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT |   |   |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 215/60R16 tires | 215/60R16 tires | 215/60R16 tires | 215/55VR17 tires | 215/60R16 tires | 215/60R16 tires |
2008 Nissan Altima Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 Nissan Altima Tires: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |