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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Nissan Altima vs 2024 Hyundai Sonata

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

2024 Hyundai Sonata

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
N Line 2.5T2.5L I4FWD290311
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4FWD191181
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4AWD191181
Limited 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD192139
SEL 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD192139

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 Hyundai Sonata

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
N Line 2.5T2.5L I4FWD1161.9
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4FWD761.2
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4AWD761.2
Limited 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD961.6
SEL 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD961.6

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 Hyundai Sonata

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
N Line 2.5T2.5L I4FWD233328
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4FWD273732
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4AWD273732
Limited 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD455148
SEL 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD455148

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 Hyundai Sonata

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
N Line 2.5T2.5L I4FWD10.27.18.4
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4FWD8.76.47.4
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4AWD8.76.47.4
Limited 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD5.24.64.9
SEL 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD5.24.64.9

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 Hyundai Sonata

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
N Line 2.5T2.5L I4FWD15.960.2
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4FWD15.960.2
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4AWD15.960.2
Limited 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD13.250.0
SEL 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD13.250.0

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 Hyundai Sonata

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
N Line 2.5T2.5L I4FWD366525445
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4FWD429588509
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4AWD429588509
Limited 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD594673634
SEL 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD594673634

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 Hyundai Sonata

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
N Line 2.5T2.5L I4FWD589845716
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4FWD690946819
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4AWD690946819
Limited 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD95610831020
SEL 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD95610831020

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 Hyundai Sonata

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)
N Line 2.5T2.5L I4FWD46.134.8
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4FWD46.134.8
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4AWD46.134.8
Limited 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD46.134.8
SEL 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD46.134.8

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 Hyundai Sonata

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)
N Line 2.5T2.5L I4FWD11788
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4FWD11788
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4AWD11788
Limited 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD11788
SEL 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD11788

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 Hyundai Sonata

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)
N Line 2.5T2.5L I4FWD37.837.4
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4FWD4038.4
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4AWD4038.4
Limited 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD37.837.4
SEL 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD4038.4

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)
N Line 2.5T2.5L I4FWD9695
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4FWD10298
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4AWD10298
Limited 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD9695
SEL 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD10298

Turning Diameter & Radius (Curb To Curb)

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

2024 Hyundai Sonata

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)
N Line 2.5T2.5L I4FWD35.910.917.95.5
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4FWD35.910.917.95.5
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4AWD35.910.917.95.5
Limited 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD36.0
SEL 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD36.0

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

2024 Hyundai Sonata

Ground Clearance (inches)

Trim Eng. Drive train Ground Clearance Front (in) Ground Clearance Rear (in) Ground Clearance Min (in) Ground Clearance Max (in)
N Line 2.5T2.5L I4FWD5.35.3
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4FWD5.35.3
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4AWD5.35.3
Limited 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD5.35.3
SEL 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD5.35.3

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

2024 Hyundai Sonata

Ground Clearance (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train Ground Clearance Front (cm) Ground Clearance Rear (cm) Ground Clearance Min (cm) Ground Clearance Max (cm)
N Line 2.5T2.5L I4FWD13.513.5
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4FWD13.513.5
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4AWD13.513.5
Limited 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD13.513.5
SEL 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD13.513.5

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

2024 Hyundai Sonata

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
N Line 2.5T2.5L I4FWD56.94.741451.45
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4FWD56.94.741451.45
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4AWD56.94.741451.45
Limited 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD56.94.741451.45
SEL 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD56.94.741451.45

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 Hyundai Sonata

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
N Line 2.5T2.5L I4FWD193.316.114914.91
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4FWD193.316.114914.91
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4AWD193.316.114914.91
Limited 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD193.316.114914.91
SEL 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD193.316.114914.91

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 Hyundai Sonata 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 Hyundai Sonata

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
N Line 2.5T2.5L I4FWD111.89.322842.84
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4FWD111.89.322842.84
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4AWD111.89.322842.84
Limited 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD111.89.322842.84
SEL 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD111.89.322842.84

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 Hyundai Sonata

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
N Line 2.5T2.5L I4FWD3,534 lbs.290 hp12.2 lbs/hp
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4FWD3,305 lbs.191 hp17.3 lbs/hp
SEL 2.5L2.5L I4AWD3,466 lbs.191 hp18.1 lbs/hp
Limited 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD3,687 lbs.192 hp19.2 lbs/hp
SEL 2.0LElectric 2.0L I4FWD3,439 lbs.192 hp17.9 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 Hyundai Sonata 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 Hyundai Sonata 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 Hyundai Sonata 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 Hyundai Sonata 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 Hyundai Sonata Oil Capacity

Interior Colors

2012 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

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

No Data Available: 2024 Hyundai Sonata 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

2024 Hyundai Sonata

Steering Wheel Size

Steering Wheel Diameter (inches) Steering Wheel Circumference (inches) Steering Wheel Classification
14 1/2", Grips 14 3/4"4 1/8", Grips 4 3/4"None

Wiper Sizes

2012 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

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

No Data Available: 2024 Hyundai Sonata Oil Capacity

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