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Specifications Comparison: 2006 Nissan Altima vs 2018 Nissan Altima

Researched By The AutoPadre Staff

Engine Horsepower & Torque

2006 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 V6FWD250249
SER3.5L V6FWD260251
SL3.5L I4FWD250249

2018 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
S2.5L I4FWD179177
SL2.5L I4FWD179177
SL3.5L V6FWD270251
SR2.5L I4FWD179177
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD179177
SV2.5L I4FWD179177

Engine Horsepower Per Unit Of Displacement

2006 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 V6FWD711.17
SER3.5L V6FWD741.21
SL3.5L I4FWD711.17

2018 Nissan Altima

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
S2.5L I4FWD711.17
SL2.5L I4FWD711.17
SL3.5L V6FWD771.26
SR2.5L I4FWD711.17
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD711.17
SV2.5L I4FWD711.17

Gas Mileage

2006 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD243127.5
S2.5L I4FWD243127.5
SL2.5L I4FWD232926
SE3.5L V6FWD212724
SER3.5L V6FWD202824
SL3.5L I4FWD202924.5

2018 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
S2.5L I4FWD273832.5
SL2.5L I4FWD273832.5
SL3.5L V6FWD223227
SR2.5L I4FWD263731.5
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD263731.5
SV2.5L I4FWD273832.5

2006 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
SER3.5L V6FWD12.08.010.0
SL3.5L I4FWD12.08.010.0

2018 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
S2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
SL2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
SL3.5L V6FWD11.07.09.0
SR2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
SV2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0

Gas Tank Size

2006 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
SER3.5L V6FWD20.075.7
SL3.5L I4FWD20.075.7

2018 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
S2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
SL2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
SL3.5L V6FWD18.068.1
SR2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
SV2.5L I4FWD18.068.1

Gas Tank Range

2006 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD480620550
S2.5L I4FWD480620550
SL2.5L I4FWD460580520
SE3.5L V6FWD420540480
SER3.5L V6FWD400560480
SL3.5L I4FWD400580490

2018 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
S2.5L I4FWD486684585
SL2.5L I4FWD486684585
SL3.5L V6FWD396576486
SR2.5L I4FWD468666567
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD468666567
SV2.5L I4FWD486684585

2006 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
(5 Spd)2.5L I4FWD772998885
S2.5L I4FWD772998885
SL2.5L I4FWD740933837
SE3.5L V6FWD676869772
SER3.5L V6FWD644901772
SL3.5L I4FWD644933789

2018 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
S2.5L I4FWD7821101941
SL2.5L I4FWD7821101941
SL3.5L V6FWD637927782
SR2.5L I4FWD7531072912
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD7531072912
SV2.5L I4FWD7821101941

Legroom

2006 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
SER3.5L V6FWD43.936.4
SL3.5L I4FWD43.936.4

2018 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)
S2.5L I4FWD4536.1
SL2.5L I4FWD4536.1
SL3.5L V6FWD4536.1
SR2.5L I4FWD4536.1
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD4536.1
SV2.5L I4FWD4536.1

2006 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
SER3.5L V6FWD111.592.5
SL3.5L I4FWD111.592.5

2018 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)
S2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
SL2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
SL3.5L V6FWD114.391.7
SR2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
SV2.5L I4FWD114.391.7

Headroom

2006 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
SER3.5L V6FWD40.837.6
SL3.5L I4FWD40.837.6

2018 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)
S2.5L I4FWD4037.1
SL2.5L I4FWD4037.1
SL3.5L V6FWD39.137.1
SR2.5L I4FWD4037.1
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD4037.1
SV2.5L I4FWD4037.1

2006 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
SER3.5L V6FWD103.695.5
SL3.5L I4FWD103.695.5

2006 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)
S2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
SL2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
SL3.5L V6FWD99.394.2
SR2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
SV2.5L I4FWD101.694.2

Turning Diameter & Radius (Curb To Curb)

No Data Available: 2006 Nissan Altima Turning Diameter & Radius Curb To Curb

2018 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)
S2.5L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7
SL2.5L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7
SL3.5L V6FWD37.411.418.75.7
SR2.5L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7
SV2.5L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7

Ground Clearance

No Data Available: 2006 Nissan Altima Ground Clearance (inches)

2018 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)
S2.5L I4FWD5.4
SL2.5L I4FWD5.4
SL3.5L V6FWD5.4
SR2.5L I4FWD5.4
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD5.4
SV2.5L I4FWD5.4

No Data Available: 2006 Nissan Altima Ground Clearance (cm)

2018 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)
S2.5L I4FWD13.7
SL2.5L I4FWD13.7
SL3.5L V6FWD13.7
SR2.5L I4FWD13.7
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD13.7
SV2.5L I4FWD13.7

Height

2006 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
SER3.5L V6FWD57.94.83147.11.47
SL3.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47

2018 Nissan Altima

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
S2.5L I4FWD57.84.82146.81.47
SL2.5L I4FWD57.84.82146.81.47
SL3.5L V6FWD57.94.83147.11.47
SR2.5L I4FWD584.83147.31.47
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD584.83147.31.47
SV2.5L I4FWD57.84.82146.81.47

Length

2006 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
SER3.5L V6FWD191.515.96486.44.86
SL3.5L I4FWD191.515.96486.44.86

2018 Nissan Altima

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
S2.5L I4FWD191.915.99487.44.87
SL2.5L I4FWD191.915.99487.44.87
SL3.5L V6FWD191.915.99487.44.87
SR2.5L I4FWD191.915.99487.44.87
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD191.915.99487.44.87
SV2.5L I4FWD191.915.99487.44.87

Width Without Mirrors

2006 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
SER3.5L V6FWD70.45.87178.81.79
SL3.5L I4FWD70.45.87178.81.79

2018 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)
S2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
SL2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
SL3.5L V6FWD726.0182.91.83
SR2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
SV2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83

Wheelbase

2006 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
SER3.5L V6FWD110.29.18279.92.8
SL3.5L I4FWD110.29.18279.92.8

2018 Nissan Altima

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
S2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SL2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SL3.5L V6FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SR2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SV2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78

Curb Weight

2006 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 I4FWD3,088 lbs.175 hp17.6 lbs/hp
SE3.5L V6FWD3,197 lbs.250 hp12.8 lbs/hp
SER3.5L V6FWD3,279 lbs.260 hp12.6 lbs/hp
SL3.5L I4FWD3,296 lbs.250 hp13.2 lbs/hp

2018 Nissan Altima

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
S2.5L I4FWD3,212 lbs.179 hp17.9 lbs/hp
SL2.5L I4FWD3,254 lbs.179 hp18.2 lbs/hp
SL3.5L V6FWD3,462 lbs.270 hp12.8 lbs/hp
SR2.5L I4FWD3,258 lbs.179 hp18.2 lbs/hp
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD3,258 lbs.179 hp18.2 lbs/hp
SV2.5L I4FWD3,233 lbs.179 hp18.1 lbs/hp

Oil Capacity

2006 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

2018 Nissan Altima

Oil Capacity

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

Battery Size

2006 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"

2018 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

2006 Nissan Altima

Cargo Space

Trim Trunk Volume ft3 Trunk Volume m3
4dr Sedan I4 Manual 2.5 Trunk Volume15.6 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan I4 Manual 2.5 ULEV Trunk Volume15.6 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan I4 Manual 2.5 S Trunk Volume15.6 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan I4 Manual 2.5 S ULEV Trunk Volume15.6 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan I4 Auto 2.5 S Trunk Volume15.6 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan I4 Auto 2.5 S ULEV Trunk Volume15.6 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan V6 Manual 3.5 SE Trunk Volume15.6 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan V6 Auto 3.5 SE Trunk Volume15.6 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan V6 Auto 3.5 SL Trunk Volume15.6 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan V6 Manual 3.5 SE-R Trunk Volume15.6 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan V6 Auto 3.5 SE-R Trunk Volume15.6 ft30.44 m3

2018 Nissan Altima

Cargo Space

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

Timing Belt Or Chain

2006 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

2018 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

2006 Nissan Altima

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name Exterior Color
Super Black [Black]

2018 Nissan Altima

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name Exterior Color
Brilliant Silver [Silver]
Glacier White [White]
Gun Metallic [Gray]
Scarlet Ember [Red]
Storm Blue [Blue]
Super Black [Black]

Interior Colors

2006 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

Interior Color Name Interior Color
Blond w/Velour Seat Trim [Beige]

2018 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

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

Steering Wheel Size

2006 Nissan Altima

Steering Wheel Size

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

2018 Nissan Altima

Steering Wheel Size

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

Wiper Sizes

2006 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

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

2018 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

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