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Specifications Comparison: 2009 Nissan Altima vs 2003 Nissan Altima

Researched By The AutoPadre Staff

Engine Horsepower & Torque

2009 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
S2.5L I4FWD175180
2.5L I4FWD175180
Electric 2.5L I4FWD198162
S2.5L I4FWD175180
SL2.5L I4FWD175180
SE3.5L V6FWD270258
SE3.5L V6FWD270258
SL3.5L V6FWD270258

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

Engine Horsepower Per Unit Of Displacement

2009 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 I4FWD791.29
S2.5L I4FWD701.14
SL2.5L I4FWD701.14
SE3.5L V6FWD771.26
SE3.5L V6FWD771.26
SL3.5L V6FWD771.26

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

Gas Mileage

2009 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
S2.5L I4FWD233227.5
2.5L I4FWD233127
Electric 2.5L I4FWD353334
S2.5L I4FWD233127
SL2.5L I4FWD233127
SE3.5L V6FWD182722.5
SE3.5L V6FWD192622.5
SL3.5L V6FWD192622.5

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

2009 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 I4FWD10.08.09.0
Electric 2.5L I4FWD7.07.07.0
S2.5L I4FWD10.08.09.0
SL2.5L I4FWD10.08.09.0
SE3.5L V6FWD13.09.010.0
SE3.5L V6FWD12.09.010.0
SL3.5L V6FWD12.09.010.0

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

Gas Tank Size

2009 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

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

Gas Tank Range

2009 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
S2.5L I4FWD460640550
2.5L I4FWD460620540
Electric 2.5L I4FWD700660680
S2.5L I4FWD460620540
SL2.5L I4FWD460620540
SE3.5L V6FWD360540450
SE3.5L V6FWD380520450
SL3.5L V6FWD380520450

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

2009 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
S2.5L I4FWD7401030885
2.5L I4FWD740998869
Electric 2.5L I4FWD112710621094
S2.5L I4FWD740998869
SL2.5L I4FWD740998869
SE3.5L V6FWD579869724
SE3.5L V6FWD612837724
SL3.5L V6FWD612837724

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

Towing Capacity

2009 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: 2003 Nissan Altima Towing Capacity

Legroom

2009 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

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

2009 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

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

Headroom

2009 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 V6FWD40.136.8

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

2009 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 V6FWD101.993.5

2009 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

Ground Clearance

2009 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 I4FWD5.1
2.5L I4FWD5.6
Electric 2.5L I4FWD5.6
S2.5L I4FWD5.6
SL2.5L I4FWD5.6
SE3.5L V6FWD5.2
SE3.5L V6FWD5.4
SL3.5L V6FWD5.6

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

2009 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 I4FWD13.0
2.5L I4FWD14.2
Electric 2.5L I4FWD14.2
S2.5L I4FWD14.2
SL2.5L I4FWD14.2
SE3.5L V6FWD13.2
SE3.5L V6FWD13.7
SL3.5L V6FWD14.2

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

Height

2009 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

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

Length

2009 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

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

Width Without Mirrors

2009 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

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

Wheelbase

2009 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

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

Curb Weight

2009 Nissan Altima

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
S2.5L I4FWD3,076 lbs.175 hp17.6 lbs/hp
2.5L I4FWD3,179 lbs.175 hp18.2 lbs/hp
Electric 2.5L I4FWD3,471 lbs.198 hp17.5 lbs/hp
S2.5L I4FWD3,189 lbs.175 hp18.2 lbs/hp
SL2.5L I4FWD3,189 lbs.175 hp18.2 lbs/hp
SE3.5L V6FWD3,241 lbs.270 hp12.0 lbs/hp
SE3.5L V6FWD3,355 lbs.270 hp12.4 lbs/hp
SL3.5L V6FWD3,407 lbs.270 hp12.6 lbs/hp

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

Oil Capacity

2009 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. VQ35DE4.9 Qts.4.6 L5W-30

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

Battery Size

2009 Nissan Altima

Battery Size

Trim Battery Code Length x Width x Height
L4/2.5L359 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 8 7/8"

2003 Nissan Altima

Battery Size

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

Cargo Space: Trunk Volume

2009 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 CVT 2.5 S 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 CVT 2.5 Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan I4 Man 2.5 S 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 eCVT Hybrid Trunk Volume10.1 ft30.29 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

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

Timing Belt Or Chain

2009 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

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

Exterior Colors

2009 Nissan Altima

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name Exterior Color
Dark Slate Metallic [Gray]
Radiant Silver Metallic [Silver]
Super Black [Black]
Winter Frost Pearl [White]

2003 Nissan Altima

Exterior Colors

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

Interior Colors

2009 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

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

2003 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

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

Steering Wheel Size

2009 Nissan Altima

Steering Wheel Size

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

2003 Nissan Altima

Steering Wheel Size

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

Wiper Sizes

2009 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

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

2003 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

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

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