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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Nissan Altima vs 2013 Nissan Altima

Researched By The AutoPadre Staff

Engine Horsepower & Torque

2012 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
S2.5L I4FWD175180
2.5L I4FWD175180
S2.5L I4FWD175180
SL2.5L I4FWD175180
SR3.5L V6FWD270258
SR3.5L V6FWD270258

2013 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
S2.5L I4FWD175180
2.5L I4FWD182180
S2.5L I4FWD182180
SL2.5L I4FWD182180
SV2.5L I4FWD182180
S3.5L V6FWD270251
SL3.5L V6FWD270251
SV3.5L V6FWD270251

Engine Horsepower Per Unit Of Displacement

2012 Nissan Altima

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
S2.5L I4FWD701.14
2.5L I4FWD701.14
S2.5L I4FWD701.14
SL2.5L I4FWD701.14
SR3.5L V6FWD771.26
SR3.5L V6FWD771.26

2013 Nissan Altima

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
S2.5L I4FWD701.14
2.5L I4FWD721.19
S2.5L I4FWD721.19
SL2.5L I4FWD721.19
SV2.5L I4FWD721.19
S3.5L V6FWD771.26
SL3.5L V6FWD771.26
SV3.5L V6FWD771.26

Gas Mileage

2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
S2.5L I4FWD233127
2.5L I4FWD233227.5
S2.5L I4FWD233227.5
SL2.5L I4FWD233227.5
SR3.5L V6FWD202723.5
SR3.5L V6FWD202723.5

2013 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
S2.5L I4FWD233227.5
2.5L I4FWD273832.5
S2.5L I4FWD273832.5
SL2.5L I4FWD273832.5
SV2.5L I4FWD273832.5
S3.5L V6FWD223126.5
SL3.5L V6FWD223126.5
SV3.5L V6FWD223126.5

2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
S2.5L I4FWD10.08.09.0
2.5L I4FWD10.07.09.0
S2.5L I4FWD10.07.09.0
SL2.5L I4FWD10.07.09.0
SR3.5L V6FWD12.09.010.0
SR3.5L V6FWD12.09.010.0

2013 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 I4FWD9.06.07.0
S2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
SL2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
SV2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
S3.5L V6FWD11.08.09.0
SL3.5L V6FWD11.08.09.0
SV3.5L V6FWD11.08.09.0

Gas Tank Size

2012 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
S2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
SL2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
SR3.5L V6FWD20.075.7
SR3.5L V6FWD20.075.7

2013 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
S2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
S2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
SL2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
SV2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
S3.5L V6FWD18.068.1
SL3.5L V6FWD18.068.1
SV3.5L V6FWD18.068.1

Gas Tank Range

2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
S2.5L I4FWD460620540
2.5L I4FWD460640550
S2.5L I4FWD460640550
SL2.5L I4FWD460640550
SR3.5L V6FWD400540470
SR3.5L V6FWD400540470

2013 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
S2.5L I4FWD460640550
2.5L I4FWD486684585
S2.5L I4FWD486684585
SL2.5L I4FWD486684585
SV2.5L I4FWD486684585
S3.5L V6FWD396558477
SL3.5L V6FWD396558477
SV3.5L V6FWD396558477

2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
S2.5L I4FWD740998869
2.5L I4FWD7401030885
S2.5L I4FWD7401030885
SL2.5L I4FWD7401030885
SR3.5L V6FWD644869756
SR3.5L V6FWD644869756

2013 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
S2.5L I4FWD7401030885
2.5L I4FWD7821101941
S2.5L I4FWD7821101941
SL2.5L I4FWD7821101941
SV2.5L I4FWD7821101941
S3.5L V6FWD637898768
SL3.5L V6FWD637898768
SV3.5L V6FWD637898768

Legroom

2012 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
S2.5L I4FWD44.135.8
SL2.5L I4FWD44.135.8
SR3.5L V6FWD42.534.4
SR3.5L V6FWD44.135.8

2013 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 I4FWD4536.1
S2.5L I4FWD4536.1
SL2.5L I4FWD4536.1
SV2.5L I4FWD4536.1
S3.5L V6FWD4536.1
SL3.5L V6FWD4536.1
SV3.5L V6FWD4536.1

2012 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
S2.5L I4FWD11290.9
SL2.5L I4FWD11290.9
SR3.5L V6FWD10887.4
SR3.5L V6FWD11290.9

2013 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 I4FWD114.391.7
S2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
SL2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
SV2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
S3.5L V6FWD114.391.7
SL3.5L V6FWD114.391.7
SV3.5L V6FWD114.391.7

Headroom

2012 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
S2.5L I4FWD40.636.8
SL2.5L I4FWD40.636.8
SR3.5L V6FWD37.235.6
SR3.5L V6FWD40.636.8

2013 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 I4FWD4037.1
S2.5L I4FWD4037.1
SL2.5L I4FWD39.137.1
SV2.5L I4FWD4037.1
S3.5L V6FWD4037.1
SL3.5L V6FWD39.137.1
SV3.5L V6FWD39.137.1

2012 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
S2.5L I4FWD103.193.5
SL2.5L I4FWD103.193.5
SR3.5L V6FWD94.590.4
SR3.5L V6FWD103.193.5

2012 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 I4FWD101.694.2
S2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
SL2.5L I4FWD99.394.2
SV2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
S3.5L V6FWD101.694.2
SL3.5L V6FWD99.394.2
SV3.5L V6FWD99.394.2

Ground Clearance

2012 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 I4FWD5.3
2.5L I4FWD5.4
S2.5L I4FWD5.4
SL2.5L I4FWD5.4
SR3.5L V6FWD5.3
SR3.5L V6FWD5.4

2013 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 I4FWD5.3

2012 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 I4FWD13.5
2.5L I4FWD13.7
S2.5L I4FWD13.7
SL2.5L I4FWD13.7
SR3.5L V6FWD13.5
SR3.5L V6FWD13.7

2013 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 I4FWD13.5

Height

2012 Nissan Altima

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
S2.5L I4FWD55.94.661421.42
2.5L I4FWD584.83147.31.47
S2.5L I4FWD584.83147.31.47
SL2.5L I4FWD584.83147.31.47
SR3.5L V6FWD55.94.661421.42
SR3.5L V6FWD57.94.83147.11.47

2013 Nissan Altima

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
S2.5L I4FWD55.94.661421.42
2.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47
S2.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47
SL2.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47
SV2.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47
S3.5L V6FWD58.14.84147.61.48
SL3.5L V6FWD58.14.84147.61.48
SV3.5L V6FWD58.14.84147.61.48

Length

2012 Nissan Altima

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
S2.5L I4FWD180.915.08459.54.59
2.5L I4FWD190.715.89484.44.84
S2.5L I4FWD190.715.89484.44.84
SL2.5L I4FWD190.715.89484.44.84
SR3.5L V6FWD180.915.08459.54.59
SR3.5L V6FWD190.715.89484.44.84

2013 Nissan Altima

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
S2.5L I4FWD180.915.08459.54.59
2.5L I4FWD191.515.96486.44.86
S2.5L I4FWD191.515.96486.44.86
SL2.5L I4FWD191.515.96486.44.86
SV2.5L I4FWD191.515.96486.44.86
S3.5L V6FWD191.515.96486.44.86
SL3.5L V6FWD191.515.96486.44.86
SV3.5L V6FWD191.515.96486.44.86

Width Without Mirrors

2012 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
S2.5L I4FWD70.75.89179.61.8
SL2.5L I4FWD70.75.89179.61.8
SR3.5L V6FWD70.75.89179.61.8
SR3.5L V6FWD70.75.89179.61.8

2013 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 I4FWD726.0182.91.83
S2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
SL2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
SV2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
S3.5L V6FWD726.0182.91.83
SL3.5L V6FWD726.0182.91.83
SV3.5L V6FWD726.0182.91.83

Wheelbase

2012 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
S2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SL2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SR3.5L V6FWD105.38.78267.52.67
SR3.5L V6FWD109.39.11277.62.78

2013 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
S2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SL2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SV2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
S3.5L V6FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SL3.5L V6FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SV3.5L V6FWD109.39.11277.62.78

Curb Weight

2012 Nissan Altima

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
S2.5L I4FWD3,081 lbs.175 hp17.6 lbs/hp
2.5L I4FWD3,180 lbs.175 hp18.2 lbs/hp
S2.5L I4FWD3,193 lbs.175 hp18.2 lbs/hp
SR3.5L V6FWD3,333 lbs.270 hp12.3 lbs/hp
SR3.5L V6FWD3,357 lbs.270 hp12.4 lbs/hp

2013 Nissan Altima

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
S2.5L I4FWD3,124 lbs.175 hp17.9 lbs/hp
2.5L I4FWD3,108 lbs.182 hp17.1 lbs/hp
S2.5L I4FWD3,114 lbs.182 hp17.1 lbs/hp
SL2.5L I4FWD3,187 lbs.182 hp17.5 lbs/hp
SV2.5L I4FWD3,121 lbs.182 hp17.1 lbs/hp
S3.5L V6FWD3,295 lbs.270 hp12.2 lbs/hp
SL3.5L V6FWD3,355 lbs.270 hp12.4 lbs/hp
SV3.5L V6FWD3,323 lbs.270 hp12.3 lbs/hp

Oil Capacity

2012 Nissan Altima

Oil Capacity

Engine Oil Capacity (Quarts) Oil Capacity (Liters) Viscosity
2.5L 4 Cyl. QR25DE4.9 Qts.4.6 L5W-30
3.5L 6 Cyl. VQ35DE5.1 Qts.4.8 L5W-30

2013 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 L5W-30

Battery Size

2012 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"

2013 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"

Cargo Space: Trunk Volume

2012 Nissan Altima

Cargo Space

Trim Trunk Volume ft3 Trunk Volume m3
2dr Coupe I4 Manual 2.5 S Trunk Volume8.2 ft30.23 m3
2dr Coupe I4 CVT 2.5 S Trunk Volume8.2 ft30.23 m3
2dr Coupe V6 Manual 3.5 SR Trunk Volume8.2 ft30.23 m3
2dr Coupe V6 CVT 3.5 SR Trunk Volume8.2 ft30.23 m3
4dr Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 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 V6 CVT 3.5 SR Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3

2013 Nissan Altima

Cargo Space

Trim Trunk Volume ft3 Trunk Volume m3
2dr Coupe I4 2.5 S Trunk Volume8.2 ft30.23 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 I4 2.5 SL Trunk Volume15.4 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan I4 2.5 SL Trunk Volume15.4 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan V6 3.5 S 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

Timing Belt Or Chain

2012 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

2013 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

2012 Nissan Altima

Exterior Colors

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

2013 Nissan Altima

Exterior Colors

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

Interior Colors

2012 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

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

2013 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

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

Steering Wheel Size

2012 Nissan Altima

Steering Wheel Size

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

2013 Nissan Altima

Steering Wheel Size

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

Wiper Sizes

2012 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

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

2013 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

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

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