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Specifications Comparison: 2002 Nissan Altima vs 2024 Chevrolet Malibu

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Engine Horsepower & Torque

2002 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD175181
S2.5L I4FWD175181
SL2.5L I4FWD175181
SE3.5L V6FWD240246

2024 Chevrolet Malibu

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
LT 4dr Sdn 1LT1.5L I4FWD163184
LT 4dr Sdn 2LT1.5L I4FWD163184
LS 4dr Sdn w/1FL1.5L I4None163184
LS 4dr Sdn w/1LS1.5L I4FWD163184
RS 4dr Sdn1.5L I4FWD163184

Engine Horsepower Per Unit Of Displacement

2002 Nissan Altima

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD701.14
S2.5L I4FWD701.14
SL2.5L I4FWD701.14
SE3.5L V6FWD681.12

2024 Chevrolet Malibu

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
LT 4dr Sdn 1LT1.5L I4FWD1081.8
LT 4dr Sdn 2LT1.5L I4FWD1081.8
LS 4dr Sdn w/1FL1.5L I4None1081.8
LS 4dr Sdn w/1LS1.5L I4FWD1081.8
RS 4dr Sdn1.5L I4FWD1081.8

Gas Mileage

2002 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD232926
S2.5L I4FWD232926
SL2.5L I4FWD232926
SE3.5L V6FWD212623.5

2024 Chevrolet Malibu

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
LT 4dr Sdn 1LT1.5L I4FWD273531
LT 4dr Sdn 2LT1.5L I4FWD273531
LS 4dr Sdn w/1FL1.5L I4None273531
LS 4dr Sdn w/1LS1.5L I4FWD273531
RS 4dr Sdn1.5L I4FWD273531

2002 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD10.08.09.0
S2.5L I4FWD10.08.09.0
SL2.5L I4FWD10.08.09.0
SE3.5L V6FWD11.09.010.0

2024 Chevrolet Malibu

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
LT 4dr Sdn 1LT1.5L I4FWD8.76.77.6
LT 4dr Sdn 2LT1.5L I4FWD8.76.77.6
LS 4dr Sdn w/1FL1.5L I4None8.76.77.6
LS 4dr Sdn w/1LS1.5L I4FWD8.76.77.6
RS 4dr Sdn1.5L I4FWD8.76.77.6

Gas Tank Size

2002 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
S2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
SL2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
SE3.5L V6FWD20.075.7

2024 Chevrolet Malibu

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
LT 4dr Sdn 1LT1.5L I4FWD15.859.8
LT 4dr Sdn 2LT1.5L I4FWD15.859.8
LS 4dr Sdn w/1LS1.5L I4FWD15.859.8
RS 4dr Sdn1.5L I4FWD15.859.8

Gas Tank Range

2002 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD460580520
S2.5L I4FWD460580520
SL2.5L I4FWD460580520
SE3.5L V6FWD420520470

2024 Chevrolet Malibu

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
LT 4dr Sdn 1LT1.5L I4FWD427553490
LT 4dr Sdn 2LT1.5L I4FWD427553490
LS 4dr Sdn w/1LS1.5L I4FWD427553490
RS 4dr Sdn1.5L I4FWD427553490

2002 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD740933837
S2.5L I4FWD740933837
SL2.5L I4FWD740933837
SE3.5L V6FWD676837756

2024 Chevrolet Malibu

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
LT 4dr Sdn 1LT1.5L I4FWD687890789
LT 4dr Sdn 2LT1.5L I4FWD687890789
LS 4dr Sdn w/1LS1.5L I4FWD687890789
RS 4dr Sdn1.5L I4FWD687890789

Legroom

2002 Nissan Altima

Legroom (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Legroom (in) 2nd Row Legroom (in) 3rd Row Legroom (in) 4th Row Legroom (in) 5th Row Legroom (in)
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD43.936.4
S2.5L I4FWD43.936.4
SL2.5L I4FWD43.936.4
SE3.5L V6FWD43.936.4

2024 Chevrolet Malibu

Legroom (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Legroom (in) 2nd Row Legroom (in) 3rd Row Legroom (in) 4th Row Legroom (in) 5th Row Legroom (in)
LT 4dr Sdn 1LT1.5L I4FWD41.538.1
LT 4dr Sdn 2LT1.5L I4FWD41.538.1
LS 4dr Sdn w/1FL1.5L I4None41.538.1
LS 4dr Sdn w/1LS1.5L I4FWD41.538.1
RS 4dr Sdn1.5L I4FWD41.538.1

2002 Nissan Altima

Legroom (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Legroom (cm) 2nd Row Legroom (cm) 3rd Row Legroom (cm) 4th Row Legroom (cm) 5th Row Legroom (cm)
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD111.592.5
S2.5L I4FWD111.592.5
SL2.5L I4FWD111.592.5
SE3.5L V6FWD111.592.5

2024 Chevrolet Malibu

Legroom (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Legroom (cm) 2nd Row Legroom (cm) 3rd Row Legroom (cm) 4th Row Legroom (cm) 5th Row Legroom (cm)
LT 4dr Sdn 1LT1.5L I4FWD10597
LT 4dr Sdn 2LT1.5L I4FWD10597
LS 4dr Sdn w/1FL1.5L I4None10597
LS 4dr Sdn w/1LS1.5L I4FWD10597
RS 4dr Sdn1.5L I4FWD10597

Headroom

2002 Nissan Altima

Headroom (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Headroom (in) 2nd Row Headroom (in) 3rd Row Headroom (in) 4th Row Headroom (in) 5th Row Headroom (in)
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD40.837.6
S2.5L I4FWD40.837.6
SL2.5L I4FWD40.837.6
SE3.5L V6FWD40.837.6

2024 Chevrolet Malibu

Headroom (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Headroom (in) 2nd Row Headroom (in) 3rd Row Headroom (in) 4th Row Headroom (in) 5th Row Headroom (in)
LT 4dr Sdn 1LT1.5L I4FWD39.137.5
LT 4dr Sdn 2LT1.5L I4FWD39.137.5
LS 4dr Sdn w/1FL1.5L I439.137.5
LS 4dr Sdn w/1LS1.5L I4FWD39.137.5
RS 4dr Sdn1.5L I4FWD39.137.5

2002 Nissan Altima

Headroom (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Headroom (cm) 2nd Row Headroom (cm) 3rd Row Headroom (cm) 4th Row Headroom (cm) 5th Row Headroom (cm)
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD103.695.5
S2.5L I4FWD103.695.5
SL2.5L I4FWD103.695.5
SE3.5L V6FWD103.695.5

2002 Nissan Altima

Headroom (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Headroom (cm) 2nd Row Headroom (cm) 3rd Row Headroom (cm) 4th Row Headroom (cm) 5th Row Headroom (cm)
LT 4dr Sdn 1LT1.5L I4FWD9995
LT 4dr Sdn 2LT1.5L I4FWD9995
LS 4dr Sdn w/1FL1.5L I49995
LS 4dr Sdn w/1LS1.5L I4FWD9995
RS 4dr Sdn1.5L I4FWD9995

Turning Diameter & Radius (Curb To Curb)

No Data Available: 2002 Nissan Altima Turning Diameter & Radius Curb To Curb

2024 Chevrolet Malibu

Turning Diameter & Radius (Curb To Curb)

Trim Eng. Drive train Diameter Curb To Curb (ft) Diameter Curb To Curb (m) Radius Curb To Curb (ft) Radius Curb To Curb (m)
LT 4dr Sdn 1LT1.5L I4FWD37.0
LT 4dr Sdn 2LT1.5L I4FWD37.0
LS 4dr Sdn w/1FL1.5L I437.0
LS 4dr Sdn w/1LS1.5L I4FWD37.0
RS 4dr Sdn1.5L I4FWD37.0

Height

2002 Nissan Altima

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47
S2.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47
SL2.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47
SE3.5L V6FWD57.94.83147.11.47

2024 Chevrolet Malibu

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
LT 4dr Sdn 1LT1.5L I4FWD57.34.771461.46
LT 4dr Sdn 2LT1.5L I4FWD57.34.771461.46
LS 4dr Sdn w/1FL1.5L I457.34.771461.46
LS 4dr Sdn w/1LS1.5L I4FWD57.34.771461.46
RS 4dr Sdn1.5L I4FWD57.34.771461.46

Length

2002 Nissan Altima

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD191.515.96486.44.86
S2.5L I4FWD191.515.96486.44.86
SL2.5L I4FWD191.515.96486.44.86
SE3.5L V6FWD191.515.96486.44.86

2024 Chevrolet Malibu

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
LT 4dr Sdn 1LT1.5L I4FWD194.216.184934.93
LT 4dr Sdn 2LT1.5L I4FWD194.216.184934.93
LS 4dr Sdn w/1FL1.5L I4194.216.184934.93
LS 4dr Sdn w/1LS1.5L I4FWD194.216.184934.93
RS 4dr Sdn1.5L I4FWD194.216.184934.93

Width Without Mirrors

2002 Nissan Altima

Width W/O Mirrors

Trim Eng. Drive train Width W/O Mirrors (in) Width W/O Mirrors (ft) Width W/O Mirrors (cm) Width W/O Mirrors (m)
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD70.45.87178.81.79
S2.5L I4FWD70.45.87178.81.79
SL2.5L I4FWD70.45.87178.81.79
SE3.5L V6FWD70.45.87178.81.79

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Width W/O Mirrors

Wheelbase

2002 Nissan Altima

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD110.29.18279.92.8
S2.5L I4FWD110.29.18279.92.8
SL2.5L I4FWD110.29.18279.92.8
SE3.5L V6FWD110.29.18279.92.8

2024 Chevrolet Malibu

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
LT 4dr Sdn 1LT1.5L I4FWD1119.252822.82
LT 4dr Sdn 2LT1.5L I4FWD1119.252822.82
LS 4dr Sdn w/1FL1.5L I41119.252822.82
LS 4dr Sdn w/1LS1.5L I4FWD1119.252822.82
RS 4dr Sdn1.5L I4FWD1119.252822.82

Curb Weight

2002 Nissan Altima

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD2,999 lbs.175 hp17.1 lbs/hp
S2.5L I4FWD3,046 lbs.175 hp17.4 lbs/hp
SL2.5L I4FWD3,052 lbs.175 hp17.4 lbs/hp
SE3.5L V6FWD3,225 lbs.240 hp13.4 lbs/hp

2024 Chevrolet Malibu

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
LT 4dr Sdn 1LT1.5L I4FWD3,159 lbs.163 hp19.4 lbs/hp
LT 4dr Sdn 2LT1.5L I4FWD3,223 lbs.163 hp19.8 lbs/hp
LS 4dr Sdn w/1FL1.5L I43,135 lbs.163 hp19.2 lbs/hp
LS 4dr Sdn w/1LS1.5L I4FWD3,135 lbs.163 hp19.2 lbs/hp
RS 4dr Sdn1.5L I4FWD3,135 lbs.163 hp19.2 lbs/hp

Oil Capacity

2002 Nissan Altima

Oil Capacity

Engine Oil Capacity (Quarts) Oil Capacity (Liters) Viscosity
2.5L 4 Cyl. QR25DE4.2 Qts.4.0 L5W-30
3.5L 6 Cyl. VQ35DE4.4 Qts.4.2 L5W-30

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

Battery Size

2002 Nissan Altima

Battery Size

Trim Battery Code Length x Width x Height
Standard24F10 3/4" x 6 13/16" x 9"
Standard34R10 1/4" x 6 13/16" x 7 7/8"

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

Cargo Space: Trunk Volume

2002 Nissan Altima

Cargo Space

Trim Trunk Volume ft3 Trunk Volume m3
4dr Sedan Manual Trunk Volume15.6 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan Auto Trunk Volume15.6 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan S Manual Trunk Volume15.6 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan S Auto Trunk Volume15.6 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan SL Manual Trunk Volume15.6 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan SL Auto Trunk Volume15.6 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan SE Manual Trunk Volume15.6 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan SE Auto Trunk Volume15.6 ft30.44 m3

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Trunk Space

Timing Belt Or Chain

2002 Nissan Altima

Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Belt Or Chain Interference or Non-Interference Replacement interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 240 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

Exterior Colors

2002 Nissan Altima

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name Exterior Color
Opal Blue Metallic [Blue]
Sheer Silver [Silver]
Super Black [Black]

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

Interior Colors

2002 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

Interior Color Name Interior Color
Frost w/Cloth Seat Trim [Silver]

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

Steering Wheel Size

2002 Nissan Altima

Steering Wheel Size

Steering Wheel Diameter (inches) Steering Wheel Circumference (inches) Steering Wheel Classification
15"4"C

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

Wiper Sizes

2002 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

Driver's Side (inches) Passenger's (inches) Rear (inches)
2617None

2024 Chevrolet Malibu

Wiper Sizes

Driver's Side (inches) Passenger's (inches) Rear (inches)
2618None
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