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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Nissan Altima vs 2024 Chevrolet Malibu

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)
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: 2012 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

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

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Ground Clearance (inches)

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

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Ground Clearance (cm)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

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"

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu 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 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

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Trunk Space

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

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

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]

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

Interior Colors

2012 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

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

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

Steering Wheel Size

2012 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

2012 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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