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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Nissan Altima vs 2024 Chevrolet Malibu

Researched By The AutoPadre Staff

Engine Horsepower & Torque

2008 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
S2.5L I4FWD175180
2.5L I4FWD175180
Electric 2.5L I4FWD158162
S2.5L I4FWD175180
SL2.5L I4FWD175180
SE3.5L V6FWD270258
SE3.5L V6FWD270258
SL3.5L V6FWD270258

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

2008 Nissan Altima

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
S2.5L I4FWD701.14
2.5L I4FWD701.14
Electric 2.5L I4FWD631.03
S2.5L I4FWD701.14
SL2.5L I4FWD701.14
SE3.5L V6FWD771.26
SE3.5L V6FWD771.26
SL3.5L V6FWD771.26

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

2008 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
S2.5L I4FWD233227.5
2.5L I4FWD233227.5
Electric 2.5L I4FWD353334
S2.5L I4FWD233227.5
SL2.5L I4FWD233227.5
SE3.5L V6FWD192723
SE3.5L V6FWD192723
SL3.5L V6FWD192622.5

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

2008 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
S2.5L I4FWD10.07.09.0
2.5L I4FWD10.07.09.0
Electric 2.5L I4FWD7.07.07.0
S2.5L I4FWD10.07.09.0
SL2.5L I4FWD10.07.09.0
SE3.5L V6FWD12.09.010.0
SE3.5L V6FWD12.09.010.0
SL3.5L V6FWD12.09.010.0

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

2008 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
S2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
Electric 2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
S2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
SL2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
SE3.5L V6FWD20.075.7
SE3.5L V6FWD20.075.7
SL3.5L 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

2008 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
S2.5L I4FWD460640550
2.5L I4FWD460640550
Electric 2.5L I4FWD700660680
S2.5L I4FWD460640550
SL2.5L I4FWD460640550
SE3.5L V6FWD380540460
SE3.5L V6FWD380540460
SL3.5L V6FWD380520450

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

2008 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
S2.5L I4FWD7401030885
2.5L I4FWD7401030885
Electric 2.5L I4FWD112710621094
S2.5L I4FWD7401030885
SL2.5L I4FWD7401030885
SE3.5L V6FWD612869740
SE3.5L V6FWD612869740
SL3.5L V6FWD612837724

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

Towing Capacity

2008 Nissan Altima

Towing Capacity

Trim Engine Drive train Towing Capacity (lbs)
S2.5L I4FWD1,000 lbs.
2.5L I4FWD1,000 lbs.
Electric 2.5L I4FWD1,000 lbs.
S2.5L I4FWD1,000 lbs.
SL2.5L I4FWD1,000 lbs.
SE3.5L V6FWD1,000 lbs.
SE3.5L V6FWD1,000 lbs.
SL3.5L V6FWD1,000 lbs.

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Towing Capacity

Legroom

2008 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 I4FWD42.534.4
2.5L I4FWD44.135.8
Electric 2.5L I4FWD44.135.8
S2.5L I4FWD44.135.8
SL2.5L I4FWD44.135.8
SE3.5L V6FWD42.534.4
SE3.5L V6FWD44.135.8
SL3.5L V6FWD44.135.8

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

2008 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 I4FWD10887.4
2.5L I4FWD11290.9
Electric 2.5L I4FWD11290.9
S2.5L I4FWD11290.9
SL2.5L I4FWD11290.9
SE3.5L V6FWD10887.4
SE3.5L V6FWD11290.9
SL3.5L V6FWD11290.9

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

2008 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 I4FWD39.735.6
2.5L I4FWD40.636.8
Electric 2.5L I4FWD40.636.8
S2.5L I4FWD40.636.8
SL2.5L I4FWD40.636.8
SE3.5L V6FWD37.235.6
SE3.5L V6FWD40.636.8
SL3.5L V6FWD40.636.8

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

2008 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 I4FWD100.890.4
2.5L I4FWD103.193.5
Electric 2.5L I4FWD103.193.5
S2.5L I4FWD103.193.5
SL2.5L I4FWD103.193.5
SE3.5L V6FWD94.590.4
SE3.5L V6FWD103.193.5
SL3.5L V6FWD103.193.5

2008 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: 2008 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

2008 Nissan Altima

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
S2.5L I4FWD55.34.61140.51.41
2.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47
Electric 2.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47
S2.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47
SL2.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47
SE3.5L V6FWD55.34.61140.51.41
SE3.5L V6FWD57.94.83147.11.47
SL3.5L 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

2008 Nissan Altima

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
S2.5L I4FWD182.515.21463.64.64
2.5L I4FWD189.815.82482.14.82
Electric 2.5L I4FWD189.815.82482.14.82
S2.5L I4FWD189.815.82482.14.82
SL2.5L I4FWD189.815.82482.14.82
SE3.5L V6FWD182.515.21463.64.64
SE3.5L V6FWD189.815.82482.14.82
SL3.5L V6FWD189.815.82482.14.82

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

2008 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 I4FWD70.75.89179.61.8
2.5L I4FWD70.75.89179.61.8
Electric 2.5L I4FWD70.75.89179.61.8
S2.5L I4FWD70.75.89179.61.8
SL2.5L I4FWD70.75.89179.61.8
SE3.5L V6FWD70.75.89179.61.8
SE3.5L V6FWD70.75.89179.61.8
SL3.5L V6FWD70.75.89179.61.8

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

Wheelbase

2008 Nissan Altima

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
S2.5L I4FWD105.38.78267.52.67
2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
Electric 2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
S2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SL2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SE3.5L V6FWD105.38.78267.52.67
SE3.5L V6FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SL3.5L V6FWD109.39.11277.62.78

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

2008 Nissan Altima

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
S2.5L I4FWD3,052 lbs.175 hp17.4 lbs/hp
2.5L I4FWD3,112 lbs.175 hp17.8 lbs/hp
Electric 2.5L I4FWD3,479 lbs.158 hp22.0 lbs/hp
S2.5L I4FWD3,145 lbs.175 hp18.0 lbs/hp
SL2.5L I4FWD3,189 lbs.175 hp18.2 lbs/hp
SE3.5L V6FWD3,205 lbs.270 hp11.9 lbs/hp
SE3.5L V6FWD3,292 lbs.270 hp12.2 lbs/hp
SL3.5L V6FWD3,417 lbs.270 hp12.7 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

2008 Nissan Altima

Oil Capacity

Engine Oil Capacity (Quarts) Oil Capacity (Liters) Viscosity
2.5L 4 Cyl. QR25DE4.9 Qts.4.6 L0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30
2.5L 4 Cyl. QR25DE4.9 Qts.4.6 L5W-30
3.5L 6 Cyl. VQ35DE4.4 Qts.4.2 L5W-30

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

Battery Size

2008 Nissan Altima

Battery Size

Trim Battery Code Length x Width x Height
Standard Ex Hybrid359 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 8 7/8"

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

Cargo Space: Trunk Volume

2008 Nissan Altima

Cargo Space

Trim Trunk Volume ft3 Trunk Volume m3
2dr Coupe I4 Man 2.5 S Trunk Volume7.4 ft30.21 m3
2dr Coupe I4 Man 2.5 S ULEV Trunk Volume7.4 ft30.21 m3
2dr Coupe I4 CVT 2.5 S Trunk Volume7.4 ft30.21 m3
2dr Coupe I4 CVT 2.5 S ULEV Trunk Volume7.4 ft30.21 m3
2dr Coupe V6 Man 3.5 SE Trunk Volume7.4 ft30.21 m3
2dr Coupe V6 CVT 3.5 SE Trunk Volume7.4 ft30.21 m3
4dr Sedan I4 Man 2.5 Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan I4 Man 2.5 ULEV Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan I4 Man 2.5 S Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan I4 Man 2.5 S ULEV Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 S Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 SL Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 S ULEV Trunk Volume13.1 ft30.37 m3
4dr Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 SL ULEV Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan I4 eCVT Hybrid Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan V6 Man 3.5 SE Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 SE Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 SL Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Trunk Space

Timing Belt Or Chain

2008 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
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 198 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

Exterior Colors

2008 Nissan Altima

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name Exterior Color
Azure Blue Metallic [Blue]
Code Red Metallic [Red]
Dark Slate Metallic [Gray]
Precision Gray Metallic [Gray]
Radiant Silver Metallic [Silver]
Super Black [Black]
Winter Frost Metallic [White]

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

Interior Colors

2008 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

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

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

Steering Wheel Size

2008 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

2008 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

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

2024 Chevrolet Malibu

Wiper Sizes

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

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