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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Nissan Altima vs 2024 Subaru Legacy

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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 Subaru Legacy

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
Base2.5L H4AWD182176
Limited2.5L H4AWD182176
Premium2.5L H4AWD182176
Sport2.4L H4AWD260277
Touring XT2.4L H4AWD260277

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 Subaru Legacy

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
Base2.5L H4AWD721.2
Limited2.5L H4AWD721.2
Premium2.5L H4AWD721.2
Sport2.4L H4AWD1081.8
Touring XT2.4L H4AWD1081.8

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 Subaru Legacy

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
Base2.5L H4AWD273531
Limited2.5L H4AWD273531
Premium2.5L H4AWD273531
Sport2.4L H4AWD233127
Touring XT2.4L H4AWD233127

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 Subaru Legacy

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
Base2.5L H4AWD8.76.77.6
Limited2.5L H4AWD8.76.77.6
Premium2.5L H4AWD8.76.77.6
Sport2.4L H4AWD10.27.68.7
Touring XT2.4L H4AWD10.27.68.7

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 Subaru Legacy

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
Base2.5L H4AWD18.570.0
Limited2.5L H4AWD18.570.0
Premium2.5L H4AWD18.570.0
Sport2.4L H4AWD18.570.0
Touring XT2.4L H4AWD18.570.0

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 Subaru Legacy

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
Base2.5L H4AWD500648574
Limited2.5L H4AWD500648574
Premium2.5L H4AWD500648574
Sport2.4L H4AWD426574500
Touring XT2.4L H4AWD426574500

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 Subaru Legacy

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
Base2.5L H4AWD8051043924
Limited2.5L H4AWD8051043924
Premium2.5L H4AWD8051043924
Sport2.4L H4AWD686924805
Touring XT2.4L H4AWD686924805

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 Subaru Legacy

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)
Base2.5L H4AWD42.839.5
Limited2.5L H4AWD42.839.5
Premium2.5L H4AWD42.839.5
Sport2.4L H4AWD42.839.5
Touring XT2.4L H4AWD42.839.5

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 Subaru Legacy

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)
Base2.5L H4AWD109100
Limited2.5L H4AWD109100
Premium2.5L H4AWD109100
Sport2.4L H4AWD109100
Touring XT2.4L H4AWD109100

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 Subaru Legacy

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)
Base2.5L H4AWD39.437.2
Limited2.5L H4AWD39.437.2
Premium2.5L H4AWD39.437.2
Sport2.4L H4AWD38.337.2
Touring XT2.4L H4AWD38.337.2

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)
Base2.5L H4AWD10094
Limited2.5L H4AWD10094
Premium2.5L H4AWD10094
Sport2.4L H4AWD9794
Touring XT2.4L H4AWD9794

Turning Diameter & Radius (Curb To Curb)

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

2024 Subaru Legacy

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)
Base2.5L H4AWD36.811.218.45.6
Limited2.5L H4AWD36.811.218.45.6
Premium2.5L H4AWD36.811.218.45.6
Sport2.4L H4AWD36.811.218.45.6
Touring XT2.4L H4AWD36.811.218.45.6

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 Subaru Legacy

Ground Clearance (inches)

Trim Eng. Drive train Ground Clearance Front (in) Ground Clearance Rear (in) Ground Clearance Min (in) Ground Clearance Max (in)
Base2.5L H4AWD5.95.9
Limited2.5L H4AWD5.95.9
Premium2.5L H4AWD5.95.9
Sport2.4L H4AWD5.95.9
Touring XT2.4L H4AWD5.95.9

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 Subaru Legacy

Ground Clearance (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train Ground Clearance Front (cm) Ground Clearance Rear (cm) Ground Clearance Min (cm) Ground Clearance Max (cm)
Base2.5L H4AWD15.015.0
Limited2.5L H4AWD15.015.0
Premium2.5L H4AWD15.015.0
Sport2.4L H4AWD15.015.0
Touring XT2.4L H4AWD15.015.0

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 Subaru Legacy

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
Base2.5L H4AWD59.14.921501.5
Limited2.5L H4AWD59.14.921501.5
Premium2.5L H4AWD59.14.921501.5
Sport2.4L H4AWD59.14.921501.5
Touring XT2.4L H4AWD59.14.921501.5

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 Subaru Legacy

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
Base2.5L H4AWD191.115.924854.85
Limited2.5L H4AWD191.115.924854.85
Premium2.5L H4AWD191.115.924854.85
Sport2.4L H4AWD191.115.924854.85
Touring XT2.4L H4AWD191.115.924854.85

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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
Base2.5L H4AWD108.39.032752.75
Limited2.5L H4AWD108.39.032752.75
Premium2.5L H4AWD108.39.032752.75
Sport2.4L H4AWD108.39.032752.75
Touring XT2.4L H4AWD108.39.032752.75

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 Subaru Legacy

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
Base2.5L H4AWD3,491 lbs.182 hp19.2 lbs/hp
Limited2.5L H4AWD3,585 lbs.182 hp19.7 lbs/hp
Premium2.5L H4AWD3,508 lbs.182 hp19.3 lbs/hp
Sport2.4L H4AWD3,764 lbs.260 hp14.5 lbs/hp
Touring XT2.4L H4AWD3,787 lbs.260 hp14.6 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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

2024 Subaru Legacy

Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Belt Or Chain Interference or Non-Interference Replacement interval (miles)
2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.4L Boxer 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming 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]

No Data Available: 2024 Subaru Legacy Oil Capacity

Interior Colors

2012 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

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

No Data Available: 2024 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy

Steering Wheel Size

Steering Wheel Diameter (inches) Steering Wheel Circumference (inches) Steering Wheel Classification
14 1/2", Grips 15 1/2"4 1/8", Grips 4 1/2"None

Wiper Sizes

2012 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

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

2024 Subaru Legacy

Wiper Sizes

Driver's Side (inches) Passenger's (inches) Rear (inches)
2618None
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