Specifications Comparison: 2012 Nissan Altima vs 2021 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

2012 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	HP	Torque (ft-lbs)
S	2.5L I4	FWD	175	180
	2.5L I4	FWD	175	180
S	2.5L I4	FWD	175	180
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	175	180
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	270	258
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	270	258

2021 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	HP	Torque (ft-lbs)
Platinum	2.5L I4	AWD	182	178
S	2.5L I4	FWD	188	180
SL	2.5L I4	AWD	182	178
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	188	180
SR	2.5L I4	AWD	182	178
SR	2.5L I4	FWD	188	180
SR	2.0L I4	FWD	236	267
SV	2.5L I4	AWD	182	178
SV	2.5L I4	FWD	188	180

Engine Horsepower Per Unit Of Displacement

2012 Nissan Altima

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch³

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	HP Per Liter	HP Per Inch³
S	2.5L I4	FWD	70	1.14
	2.5L I4	FWD	70	1.14
S	2.5L I4	FWD	70	1.14
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	70	1.14
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	77	1.26
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	77	1.26

2021 Nissan Altima

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch³

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	HP Per Liter	HP Per Inch³
Platinum	2.5L I4	AWD	72	1.2
S	2.5L I4	FWD	75	1.24
SL	2.5L I4	AWD	72	1.2
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	75	1.24
SR	2.5L I4	AWD	72	1.2
SR	2.5L I4	FWD	75	1.24
SR	2.0L I4	FWD	118	1.93
SV	2.5L I4	AWD	72	1.2
SV	2.5L I4	FWD	75	1.24

Gas Mileage

2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	MPG City	MPG Hwy	MPG Combined
S	2.5L I4	FWD	23	31	27
	2.5L I4	FWD	23	32	27.5
S	2.5L I4	FWD	23	32	27.5
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	23	32	27.5
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	20	27	23.5
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	20	27	23.5

2021 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	MPG City	MPG Hwy	MPG Combined
Platinum	2.5L I4	AWD	25	35	30
S	2.5L I4	FWD	28	39	33.5
SL	2.5L I4	AWD	25	35	30
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	28	39	33.5
SR	2.5L I4	AWD	25	35	30
SR	2.5L I4	FWD	28	39	33.5
SR	2.0L I4	FWD	25	34	29.5
SV	2.5L I4	AWD	26	36	31
SV	2.5L I4	FWD	27	37	32

2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	L/100km City	L/100km Hwy	L/100km Combined
S	2.5L I4	FWD	10.0	8.0	9.0
	2.5L I4	FWD	10.0	7.0	9.0
S	2.5L I4	FWD	10.0	7.0	9.0
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	10.0	7.0	9.0
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	12.0	9.0	10.0
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	12.0	9.0	10.0

2021 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	L/100km City	L/100km Hwy	L/100km Combined
Platinum	2.5L I4	AWD	9.0	7.0	8.0
S	2.5L I4	FWD	8.0	6.0	7.0
SL	2.5L I4	AWD	9.0	7.0	8.0
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	8.0	6.0	7.0
SR	2.5L I4	AWD	9.0	7.0	8.0
SR	2.5L I4	FWD	8.0	6.0	7.0
SR	2.0L I4	FWD	9.0	7.0	8.0
SV	2.5L I4	AWD	9.0	7.0	8.0
SV	2.5L I4	FWD	9.0	6.0	7.0

Gas Tank Size

2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Size

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	Fuel Tank Size (Gal)	Fuel Tank Size (L)
S	2.5L I4	FWD	20.0	75.7
	2.5L I4	FWD	20.0	75.7
S	2.5L I4	FWD	20.0	75.7
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	20.0	75.7
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	20.0	75.7
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	20.0	75.7

2021 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Size

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	Fuel Tank Size (Gal)	Fuel Tank Size (L)
Platinum	2.5L I4	AWD	16.0	60.6
S	2.5L I4	FWD	16.0	60.6
SL	2.5L I4	AWD	16.0	60.6
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	16.0	60.6
SR	2.5L I4	AWD	16.0	60.6
SR	2.5L I4	FWD	16.0	60.6
SR	2.0L I4	FWD	16.0	60.6
SV	2.5L I4	AWD	16.0	60.6
SV	2.5L I4	FWD	16.0	60.6

Gas Tank Range

2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	City (Miles)	Highway (Miles)	Combined (Miles)
S	2.5L I4	FWD	460	620	540
	2.5L I4	FWD	460	640	550
S	2.5L I4	FWD	460	640	550
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	460	640	550
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	400	540	470
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	400	540	470

2021 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	City (Miles)	Highway (Miles)	Combined (Miles)
Platinum	2.5L I4	AWD	400	560	480
S	2.5L I4	FWD	448	624	536
SL	2.5L I4	AWD	400	560	480
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	448	624	536
SR	2.5L I4	AWD	400	560	480
SR	2.5L I4	FWD	448	624	536
SR	2.0L I4	FWD	400	544	472
SV	2.5L I4	AWD	416	576	496
SV	2.5L I4	FWD	432	592	512

2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	City (KM)	Highway (KM)	Combined (KM)
S	2.5L I4	FWD	740	998	869
	2.5L I4	FWD	740	1030	885
S	2.5L I4	FWD	740	1030	885
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	740	1030	885
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	644	869	756
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	644	869	756

2021 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	City (KM)	Highway (KM)	Combined (KM)
Platinum	2.5L I4	AWD	644	901	772
S	2.5L I4	FWD	721	1004	863
SL	2.5L I4	AWD	644	901	772
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	721	1004	863
SR	2.5L I4	AWD	644	901	772
SR	2.5L I4	FWD	721	1004	863
SR	2.0L I4	FWD	644	875	760
SV	2.5L I4	AWD	669	927	798
SV	2.5L I4	FWD	695	953	824

Legroom

2012 Nissan Altima

Legroom (Imp.)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	1st Row Legroom (in)	2nd Row Legroom (in)
S	2.5L I4	FWD	42.5	34.4
	2.5L I4	FWD	44.1	35.8
S	2.5L I4	FWD	44.1	35.8
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	44.1	35.8
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	42.5	34.4
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	44.1	35.8

2021 Nissan Altima

Legroom (Imp.)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	1st Row Legroom (in)	2nd Row Legroom (in)
Platinum	2.5L I4	AWD	43	35
S	2.5L I4	FWD	43	35
SL	2.5L I4	AWD	43	35
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	43	35
SR	2.5L I4	AWD	43	35
SR	2.5L I4	FWD	43	35
SR	2.0L I4	FWD	43	35
SV	2.5L I4	AWD	43	35
SV	2.5L I4	FWD	43	35

2012 Nissan Altima

Legroom (Metric)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	1st Row Legroom (cm)	2nd Row Legroom (cm)
S	2.5L I4	FWD	108	87.4
	2.5L I4	FWD	112	90.9
S	2.5L I4	FWD	112	90.9
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	112	90.9
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	108	87.4
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	112	90.9

2021 Nissan Altima

Legroom (Metric)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	1st Row Legroom (cm)	2nd Row Legroom (cm)
Platinum	2.5L I4	AWD	109	88
S	2.5L I4	FWD	109	88
SL	2.5L I4	AWD	109	88
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	109	88
SR	2.5L I4	AWD	109	88
SR	2.5L I4	FWD	109	88
SR	2.0L I4	FWD	109	88
SV	2.5L I4	AWD	109	88
SV	2.5L I4	FWD	109	88

Headroom

2012 Nissan Altima

Headroom (Imp.)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	1st Row Headroom (in)	2nd Row Headroom (in)
S	2.5L I4	FWD	39.7	35.6
	2.5L I4	FWD	40.6	36.8
S	2.5L I4	FWD	40.6	36.8
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	40.6	36.8
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	37.2	35.6
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	40.6	36.8

2021 Nissan Altima

Headroom (Imp.)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	1st Row Headroom (in)	2nd Row Headroom (in)
Platinum	2.5L I4	AWD	38	36
S	2.5L I4	FWD	39	36
SL	2.5L I4	AWD	38	36
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	38	36
SR	2.5L I4	AWD	39	36
SR	2.5L I4	FWD	39	36
SR	2.0L I4	FWD	38	36
SV	2.5L I4	AWD	39	36
SV	2.5L I4	FWD	39	36

2012 Nissan Altima

Headroom (Metric)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	1st Row Headroom (cm)	2nd Row Headroom (cm)
S	2.5L I4	FWD	100.8	90.4
	2.5L I4	FWD	103.1	93.5
S	2.5L I4	FWD	103.1	93.5
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	103.1	93.5
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	94.5	90.4
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	103.1	93.5

2012 Nissan Altima

Headroom (Metric)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	1st Row Headroom (cm)	2nd Row Headroom (cm)
Platinum	2.5L I4	AWD	96	91
S	2.5L I4	FWD	99	91
SL	2.5L I4	AWD	96	91
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	96	91
SR	2.5L I4	AWD	99	91
SR	2.5L I4	FWD	99	91
SR	2.0L I4	FWD	96	91
SV	2.5L I4	AWD	99	91
SV	2.5L I4	FWD	99	91

Turning Diameter & Radius (Curb To Curb)

No Data Available: 2012 Nissan Altima Turning Diameter & Radius Curb To Curb

2021 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)
Platinum	2.5L I4	AWD	37.4	11.4	18.7	5.7
S	2.5L I4	FWD	36.1	11.0	18.1	5.5
SL	2.5L I4	AWD	37.4	11.4	18.7	5.7
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	37.4	11.4	18.7	5.7
SR	2.5L I4	AWD	37.4	11.4	18.7	5.7
SR	2.5L I4	FWD	37.4	11.4	18.7	5.7
SR	2.0L I4	FWD	37.4	11.4	18.7	5.7
SV	2.5L I4	AWD	37.4	11.4	18.7	5.7
SV	2.5L I4	FWD	37.4	11.4	18.7	5.7

Ground Clearance

2012 Nissan Altima

Ground Clearance (inches)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	Ground Clearance Min (in)
S	2.5L I4	FWD	5.3
	2.5L I4	FWD	5.4
S	2.5L I4	FWD	5.4
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	5.4
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	5.3
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	5.4

2021 Nissan Altima

Ground Clearance (inches)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	Ground Clearance Min (in)
Platinum	2.5L I4	AWD	5.4
S	2.5L I4	FWD	4.9
SL	2.5L I4	AWD	5.4
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	5.1
SR	2.5L I4	AWD	5.4
SR	2.5L I4	FWD	5.1
SR	2.0L I4	FWD	5.0
SV	2.5L I4	AWD	5.4
SV	2.5L I4	FWD	5.1

2012 Nissan Altima

Ground Clearance (Metric)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	Ground Clearance Min (cm)
S	2.5L I4	FWD	13.5
	2.5L I4	FWD	13.7
S	2.5L I4	FWD	13.7
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	13.7
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	13.5
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	13.7

2021 Nissan Altima

Ground Clearance (Metric)

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	Ground Clearance Min (cm)
Platinum	2.5L I4	AWD	13.7
S	2.5L I4	FWD	12.4
SL	2.5L I4	AWD	13.7
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	13.0
SR	2.5L I4	AWD	13.7
SR	2.5L I4	FWD	13.0
SR	2.0L I4	FWD	12.7
SV	2.5L I4	AWD	13.7
SV	2.5L I4	FWD	13.0

Height

2012 Nissan Altima

Height

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	Height (in)	Height (ft)	Height (cm)	Height (m)
S	2.5L I4	FWD	55.9	4.66	142	1.42
	2.5L I4	FWD	58	4.83	147.3	1.47
S	2.5L I4	FWD	58	4.83	147.3	1.47
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	58	4.83	147.3	1.47
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	55.9	4.66	142	1.42
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	57.9	4.83	147.1	1.47

2021 Nissan Altima

Height

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	Height (in)	Height (ft)	Height (cm)	Height (m)
Platinum	2.5L I4	AWD	57	4.75	144	1.45
S	2.5L I4	FWD	56	4.67	142	1.42
SL	2.5L I4	AWD	57	4.75	144	1.45
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	56	4.67	142	1.42
SR	2.5L I4	AWD	57	4.75	144	1.45
SR	2.5L I4	FWD	56	4.67	142	1.42
SR	2.0L I4	FWD	56	4.67	142	1.42
SV	2.5L I4	AWD	57	4.75	144	1.45
SV	2.5L I4	FWD	56	4.67	142	1.42

Length

2012 Nissan Altima

Length

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	Length (in)	Length (ft)	Length (cm)	Length (m)
S	2.5L I4	FWD	180.9	15.08	459.5	4.59
	2.5L I4	FWD	190.7	15.89	484.4	4.84
S	2.5L I4	FWD	190.7	15.89	484.4	4.84
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	190.7	15.89	484.4	4.84
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	180.9	15.08	459.5	4.59
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	190.7	15.89	484.4	4.84

2021 Nissan Altima

Length

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	Length (in)	Length (ft)	Length (cm)	Length (m)
Platinum	2.5L I4	AWD	192	16.0	487	4.88
S	2.5L I4	FWD	192	16.0	487	4.88
SL	2.5L I4	AWD	192	16.0	487	4.88
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	192	16.0	487	4.88
SR	2.5L I4	AWD	192	16.0	487	4.88
SR	2.5L I4	FWD	192	16.0	487	4.88
SR	2.0L I4	FWD	192	16.0	487	4.88
SV	2.5L I4	AWD	192	16.0	487	4.88
SV	2.5L I4	FWD	192	16.0	487	4.88

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)
S	2.5L I4	FWD	70.7	5.89	179.6	1.8
	2.5L I4	FWD	70.7	5.89	179.6	1.8
S	2.5L I4	FWD	70.7	5.89	179.6	1.8
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	70.7	5.89	179.6	1.8
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	70.7	5.89	179.6	1.8
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	70.7	5.89	179.6	1.8

2021 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)
Platinum	2.5L I4	AWD	72.9	6.08	185	1.85
S	2.5L I4	FWD	72.9	6.08	185	1.85
SL	2.5L I4	AWD	72.9	6.08	185	1.85
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	72.9	6.08	185	1.85
SR	2.5L I4	AWD	72.9	6.08	185	1.85
SR	2.5L I4	FWD	72.9	6.08	185	1.85
SR	2.0L I4	FWD	72.9	6.08	185	1.85
SV	2.5L I4	AWD	72.9	6.08	185	1.85
SV	2.5L I4	FWD	72.9	6.08	185	1.85

Wheelbase

2012 Nissan Altima

Wheelbase

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	Wheelbase (in)	Wheelbase (ft)	Wheelbase (cm)	Wheelbase (m)
S	2.5L I4	FWD	105.3	8.78	267.5	2.67
	2.5L I4	FWD	109.3	9.11	277.6	2.78
S	2.5L I4	FWD	109.3	9.11	277.6	2.78
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	109.3	9.11	277.6	2.78
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	105.3	8.78	267.5	2.67
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	109.3	9.11	277.6	2.78

2021 Nissan Altima

Wheelbase

Trim	Eng.	Drive train	Wheelbase (in)	Wheelbase (ft)	Wheelbase (cm)	Wheelbase (m)
Platinum	2.5L I4	AWD	111	9.25	281	2.81
S	2.5L I4	FWD	111	9.25	281	2.81
SL	2.5L I4	AWD	111	9.25	281	2.81
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	111	9.25	281	2.81
SR	2.5L I4	AWD	111	9.25	281	2.81
SR	2.5L I4	FWD	111	9.25	281	2.81
SR	2.0L I4	FWD	111	9.25	281	2.81
SV	2.5L I4	AWD	111	9.25	281	2.81
SV	2.5L I4	FWD	111	9.25	281	2.81

Curb Weight

2012 Nissan Altima

Curb Weight

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Curb Weight	Horsepower	Weight / Horsepower Ratio
S	2.5L I4	FWD	3,081 lbs.	175 hp	17.6 lbs/hp
	2.5L I4	FWD	3,180 lbs.	175 hp	18.2 lbs/hp
S	2.5L I4	FWD	3,193 lbs.	175 hp	18.2 lbs/hp
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	3,333 lbs.	270 hp	12.3 lbs/hp
SR	3.5L V6	FWD	3,357 lbs.	270 hp	12.4 lbs/hp

2021 Nissan Altima

Curb Weight

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Curb Weight	Horsepower	Weight / Horsepower Ratio
Platinum	2.5L I4	AWD	3,461 lbs.	182 hp	19.0 lbs/hp
S	2.5L I4	FWD	3,208 lbs.	188 hp	17.1 lbs/hp
SL	2.5L I4	AWD	3,422 lbs.	182 hp	18.8 lbs/hp
SL	2.5L I4	FWD	3,291 lbs.	188 hp	17.5 lbs/hp
SR	2.5L I4	AWD	3,414 lbs.	182 hp	18.8 lbs/hp
SR	2.5L I4	FWD	3,287 lbs.	188 hp	17.5 lbs/hp
SR	2.0L I4	FWD	3,418 lbs.	236 hp	14.5 lbs/hp
SV	2.5L I4	AWD	3,399 lbs.	182 hp	18.7 lbs/hp
SV	2.5L I4	FWD	3,268 lbs.	188 hp	17.4 lbs/hp

Oil Capacity

2012 Nissan Altima

Oil Capacity

Engine	Oil Capacity (Quarts)	Oil Capacity (Liters)	Viscosity
2.5L 4 Cyl. QR25DE	4.9 Qts.	4.6 L	5W-30
3.5L 6 Cyl. VQ35DE	5.1 Qts.	4.8 L	5W-30

2021 Nissan Altima

Oil Capacity

Engine	Oil Capacity (Quarts)	Oil Capacity (Liters)	Viscosity
2.0L 4 Cyl. KR20DDET Turbo	5.0 Qts.	4.7 L	5W-30
2.5L 4 Cyl. PR25DD	5.4 Qts.	5.1 L	0W-20

Battery Size

2012 Nissan Altima

Battery Size

Trim	Battery Code	Length x Width x Height
Standard Ex Hybrid	35	9 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 8 7/8"

No Data Available: 2021 Nissan Altima Oil Capacity

Cargo Space: Trunk Volume

2012 Nissan Altima

Cargo Space

Trim	Trunk Volume ft³	Trunk Volume m³
2dr Coupe I4 Manual 2.5 S Trunk Volume	8.2 ft³	0.23 m³
2dr Coupe I4 CVT 2.5 S Trunk Volume	8.2 ft³	0.23 m³
2dr Coupe V6 Manual 3.5 SR Trunk Volume	8.2 ft³	0.23 m³
2dr Coupe V6 CVT 3.5 SR Trunk Volume	8.2 ft³	0.23 m³
4dr Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 Trunk Volume	15.3 ft³	0.43 m³
4dr Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 S Trunk Volume	15.3 ft³	0.43 m³
4dr Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 SL Trunk Volume	15.3 ft³	0.43 m³
4dr Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 SR Trunk Volume	15.3 ft³	0.43 m³

2021 Nissan Altima

Cargo Space

Trim	Trunk Volume ft³	Trunk Volume m³
2.5 S Sedan Trunk Volume	15.4 ft³	0.44 m³
2.5 SV Sedan Trunk Volume	15.4 ft³	0.44 m³
2.5 SR Sedan Trunk Volume	15.4 ft³	0.44 m³
2.5 SL Sedan Trunk Volume	15.4 ft³	0.44 m³
2.0 SR Sedan Trunk Volume	15.4 ft³	0.44 m³
2.5 SV AWD Sedan Trunk Volume	15.4 ft³	0.44 m³
2.5 SR AWD Sedan Trunk Volume	15.4 ft³	0.44 m³
2.5 SL AWD Sedan Trunk Volume	15.4 ft³	0.44 m³
2.5 Platinum AWD Sedan Trunk Volume	15.4 ft³	0.44 m³
Trunk Volume	15.0 ft³	0.44 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 Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2021 Nissan Altima

Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. turbocharged 248 hp (KR20DDET)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. 188 hp (PR25DD e-VTC)	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

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]

2021 Nissan Altima

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name	Exterior Color
Brilliant Silver Metallic [Silver]
Deep Blue Pearl [Blue]
Glacier White [White]
Gun Metallic [Gray]
Super Black [Black]

Interior Colors

2012 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

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

2021 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

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

2021 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

2012 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

Driver's Side (inches)	Passenger's (inches)	Rear (inches)
28	16	None

2021 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

Driver's Side (inches)	Passenger's (inches)	Rear (inches)
26	17	None

AutoPadre Comparison Tool

Easily Compare Specifications Side-By-Side.

Vs.

Compare the Nissan Altima All Specifications Side-By-Side by Year

Popular All Specifications Model Comparisons

(Nissan Altima vs.)

2024 Subaru Legacy

2021 Mazda 6

2024 Hyundai Sonata

2022 Volkswagen Passat

2024 Honda Accord

2020 Ford Fusion

power_steering_reservoir_shutterstock_651709861

Post Written By AutoPadre

Where Is The Power Steering Reservoir? Essential Tips for Easy Access

mechanic_rotating_tires_shutterstock_143187724

Post Written By AutoPadre

Tire Rotation Cost Guide: What You Should Expect to Pay

adding_engine_to_a_hot_engine_shutterstock_740139553

Post Written By AutoPadre

Adding Oil to a Hot Engine: Safe Practices and Essential Tips for Car Owners

Specifications Comparison: 2012 Nissan Altima vs 2021 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

2012 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

2021 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Engine Horsepower Per Unit Of Displacement

2012 Nissan Altima

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

2021 Nissan Altima

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Gas Mileage

2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

2021 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

2021 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Gas Tank Size

2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Size

2021 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Size

Gas Tank Range

2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

2021 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

2012 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

2021 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Legroom

2012 Nissan Altima

Legroom (Imp.)

2021 Nissan Altima

Legroom (Imp.)

2012 Nissan Altima

Legroom (Metric)

2021 Nissan Altima

Legroom (Metric)

Headroom

2012 Nissan Altima

Headroom (Imp.)

2021 Nissan Altima

Headroom (Imp.)

2012 Nissan Altima

Headroom (Metric)

2012 Nissan Altima

Headroom (Metric)

Turning Diameter & Radius (Curb To Curb)

2021 Nissan Altima

Turning Diameter & Radius (Curb To Curb)

Ground Clearance

2012 Nissan Altima

Ground Clearance (inches)

2021 Nissan Altima

Ground Clearance (inches)

2012 Nissan Altima

Ground Clearance (Metric)

2021 Nissan Altima

Ground Clearance (Metric)

Height

2012 Nissan Altima

Height

2021 Nissan Altima

Height

Length

2012 Nissan Altima

Length

2021 Nissan Altima

Length

Width Without Mirrors

2012 Nissan Altima

Width W/O Mirrors

2021 Nissan Altima

Width W/O Mirrors

Wheelbase

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch³

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch³