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Specifications Comparison: 2003 Nissan Altima vs 2015 Nissan Altima

Researched By The AutoPadre Staff

Engine Horsepower & Torque

2003 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD175180
S2.5L I4FWD175180
SL2.5L I4FWD175180
SE3.5L V6FWD245246

2015 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
2.5L I4FWD182180
S2.5L I4FWD182180
S3.5L V6FWD270251
SL2.5L I4FWD182180
SL3.5L V6FWD270251
SV2.5L I4FWD182180
SV3.5L V6FWD270251

Engine Horsepower Per Unit Of Displacement

2003 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 V6FWD701.14

2015 Nissan Altima

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
2.5L I4FWD721.19
S2.5L I4FWD721.19
S3.5L V6FWD771.26
SL2.5L I4FWD721.19
SL3.5L V6FWD771.26
SV2.5L I4FWD721.19
SV3.5L V6FWD771.26

Gas Mileage

2003 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

2015 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
2.5L I4FWD273832.5
S2.5L I4FWD273832.5
S3.5L V6FWD223227
SL2.5L I4FWD273832.5
SL3.5L V6FWD223227
SV2.5L I4FWD273832.5
SV3.5L V6FWD223227

2003 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

2015 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
S2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
S3.5L V6FWD11.07.09.0
SL2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
SL3.5L V6FWD11.07.09.0
SV2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
SV3.5L V6FWD11.07.09.0

Gas Tank Size

2003 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

2015 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
S2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
S3.5L V6FWD18.068.1
SL2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
SL3.5L V6FWD18.068.1
SV2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
SV3.5L V6FWD18.068.1

Gas Tank Range

2003 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

2015 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
2.5L I4FWD486684585
S2.5L I4FWD486684585
S3.5L V6FWD396576486
SL2.5L I4FWD486684585
SL3.5L V6FWD396576486
SV2.5L I4FWD486684585
SV3.5L V6FWD396576486

2003 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

2015 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
2.5L I4FWD7821101941
S2.5L I4FWD7821101941
S3.5L V6FWD637927782
SL2.5L I4FWD7821101941
SL3.5L V6FWD637927782
SV2.5L I4FWD7821101941
SV3.5L V6FWD637927782

Legroom

2003 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

2015 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)
2.5L I4FWD4536.1
S2.5L I4FWD4536.1
S3.5L V6FWD4536.1
SL2.5L I4FWD4536.1
SL3.5L V6FWD4536.1
SV2.5L I4FWD4536.1
SV3.5L V6FWD4536.1

2003 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

2015 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)
2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
S2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
S3.5L V6FWD114.391.7
SL2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
SL3.5L V6FWD114.391.7
SV2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
SV3.5L V6FWD114.391.7

Headroom

2003 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

2015 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)
2.5L I4FWD4037.1
S2.5L I4FWD4037.1
S3.5L V6FWD4037.1
SL2.5L I4FWD4037.1
SL3.5L V6FWD39.137.1
SV2.5L I4FWD4037.1
SV3.5L V6FWD39.137.1

2003 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

2003 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)
2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
S2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
S3.5L V6FWD101.694.2
SL2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
SL3.5L V6FWD99.394.2
SV2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
SV3.5L V6FWD99.394.2

Turning Diameter & Radius (Curb To Curb)

No Data Available: 2003 Nissan Altima Turning Diameter & Radius Curb To Curb

2015 Nissan Altima

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)
2.5L I4FWD36.111.018.15.5
S2.5L I4FWD36.111.018.15.5
S3.5L V6FWD37.411.418.75.7
SL2.5L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7
SL3.5L V6FWD37.411.418.75.7
SV2.5L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7
SV3.5L V6FWD37.411.418.75.7

Ground Clearance

No Data Available: 2003 Nissan Altima Ground Clearance (inches)

2015 Nissan Altima

Ground Clearance (inches)

Trim Eng. Drive train Ground Clearance Front (in) Ground Clearance Rear (in) Ground Clearance Min (in) Ground Clearance Max (in)
2.5L I4FWD5.4
S2.5L I4FWD5.4
S3.5L V6FWD5.4
SL2.5L I4FWD5.4
SL3.5L V6FWD5.4
SV2.5L I4FWD5.4
SV3.5L V6FWD5.4

No Data Available: 2003 Nissan Altima Ground Clearance (cm)

2015 Nissan Altima

Ground Clearance (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train Ground Clearance Front (cm) Ground Clearance Rear (cm) Ground Clearance Min (cm) Ground Clearance Max (cm)
2.5L I4FWD13.7
S2.5L I4FWD13.7
S3.5L V6FWD13.7
SL2.5L I4FWD13.7
SL3.5L V6FWD13.7
SV2.5L I4FWD13.7
SV3.5L V6FWD13.7

Height

2003 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

2015 Nissan Altima

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
2.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47
S2.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47
S3.5L V6FWD58.14.84147.61.48
SL2.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47
SL3.5L V6FWD58.14.84147.61.48
SV2.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47
SV3.5L V6FWD58.14.84147.61.48

Length

2003 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

2015 Nissan Altima

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
2.5L I4FWD191.515.96486.44.86
S2.5L I4FWD191.515.96486.44.86
S3.5L V6FWD191.515.96486.44.86
SL2.5L I4FWD191.515.96486.44.86
SL3.5L V6FWD191.515.96486.44.86
SV2.5L I4FWD191.515.96486.44.86
SV3.5L V6FWD191.515.96486.44.86

Width Without Mirrors

2003 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

2015 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)
2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
S2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
S3.5L V6FWD726.0182.91.83
SL2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
SL3.5L V6FWD726.0182.91.83
SV2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
SV3.5L V6FWD726.0182.91.83

Wheelbase

2003 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

2015 Nissan Altima

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
S2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
S3.5L V6FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SL2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SL3.5L V6FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SV2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SV3.5L V6FWD109.39.11277.62.78

Curb Weight

2003 Nissan Altima

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD3,001 lbs.175 hp17.1 lbs/hp
S2.5L I4FWD3,039 lbs.175 hp17.4 lbs/hp
SL2.5L I4FWD3,106 lbs.175 hp17.7 lbs/hp
SE3.5L V6FWD3,197 lbs.245 hp13.0 lbs/hp

2015 Nissan Altima

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
2.5L I4FWD3,108 lbs.182 hp17.1 lbs/hp
S2.5L I4FWD3,114 lbs.182 hp17.1 lbs/hp
S3.5L V6FWD3,295 lbs.270 hp12.2 lbs/hp
SL2.5L I4FWD3,187 lbs.182 hp17.5 lbs/hp
SL3.5L V6FWD3,355 lbs.270 hp12.4 lbs/hp
SV2.5L I4FWD3,121 lbs.182 hp17.1 lbs/hp
SV3.5L V6FWD3,323 lbs.270 hp12.3 lbs/hp

Oil Capacity

2003 Nissan Altima

Oil Capacity

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

2015 Nissan Altima

Oil Capacity

Engine Oil Capacity (Quarts) Oil Capacity (Liters) Viscosity
2.5L 4 Cyl. QR25DE4.9 Qts.4.6 L0W-20, 5W-30
3.5L 6 Cyl. VQ35DE5.1 Qts.4.8 L0W-20, 5W-30

Battery Size

2003 Nissan Altima

Battery Size

Trim Battery Code Length x Width x Height
V6/3.5L24F10 3/4" x 6 13/16" x 9"

2015 Nissan Altima

Battery Size

Trim Battery Code Length x Width x Height
Standard359 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 8 7/8"

Cargo Space: Trunk Volume

2003 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 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

2015 Nissan Altima

Cargo Space

Trim Trunk Volume ft3 Trunk Volume m3
4dr Sedan I4 2.5 Trunk Volume15.4 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan I4 2.5 S Trunk Volume15.4 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan I4 2.5 SV Trunk Volume15.4 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan V6 3.5 S Trunk Volume15.4 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan I4 2.5 SL Trunk Volume15.4 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan V6 3.5 SV Trunk Volume15.4 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan V6 3.5 SL Trunk Volume15.4 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan V6 3.5 SL Trunk Volume15.4 ft30.44 m3

Timing Belt Or Chain

2003 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 245 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2015 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 270 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

Exterior Colors

2003 Nissan Altima

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name Exterior Color
Crystal Blue Metallic [Dk.Blue]
Sheer Silver Metallic [Silver]
Super Black Clearcoat [Black]

2015 Nissan Altima

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name Exterior Color
Brilliant Silver [Silver]
Cayenne Red [Red]
Gun Metallic [Gray]
Java Metallic [Brown]
Saharan Stone [Beige]
Solid White [White]
Storm [Blue]
Super Black [Black]

Interior Colors

2003 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

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

2015 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

Interior Color Name Interior Color
Beige w/Cloth Seat Trim [Beige]
Charcoal w/Cloth Seat Trim [Gray]

Steering Wheel Size

2003 Nissan Altima

Steering Wheel Size

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

2015 Nissan Altima

Steering Wheel Size

Steering Wheel Diameter (inches) Steering Wheel Circumference (inches) Steering Wheel Classification
14 1/2"4"None

Wiper Sizes

2003 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

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

2015 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

Driver's Side (inches) Passenger's (inches) Rear (inches)
2816None

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