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Specifications Comparison: 2015 Nissan Altima vs 2016 Nissan Altima

Researched By The AutoPadre Staff

Engine Horsepower & Torque

2015 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

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

2016 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
2.5L I4FWD182180
S2.5L I4FWD182180
SL2.5L I4FWD182180
SL3.5L V6FWD270251
SR2.5L I4FWD182180
SR3.5L V6FWD270251
SV2.5L I4FWD182180

Engine Horsepower Per Unit Of Displacement

2015 Nissan Altima

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

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

2016 Nissan Altima

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
2.5L I4FWD721.19
S2.5L I4FWD721.19
SL2.5L I4FWD721.19
SL3.5L V6FWD771.26
SR2.5L I4FWD721.19
SR3.5L V6FWD771.26
SV2.5L I4FWD721.19

Gas Mileage

2015 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
2.5L I4FWD273832.5
S2.5L I4FWD273832.5
S3.5L V6FWD223227
SL2.5L I4FWD273832.5
SL3.5L V6FWD223227
SV2.5L I4FWD273832.5
SV3.5L V6FWD223227

2016 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
2.5L I4FWD273933
S2.5L I4FWD273933
SL2.5L I4FWD273933
SL3.5L V6FWD223227
SR2.5L I4FWD263731.5
SR3.5L V6FWD223227
SV2.5L I4FWD273933

2015 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
S2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
S3.5L V6FWD11.07.09.0
SL2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
SL3.5L V6FWD11.07.09.0
SV2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
SV3.5L V6FWD11.07.09.0

2016 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
S2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
SL2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
SL3.5L V6FWD11.07.09.0
SR2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
SR3.5L V6FWD11.07.09.0
SV2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0

Gas Tank Size

2015 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Size

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

2016 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
S2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
SL2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
SL3.5L V6FWD18.068.1
SR2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
SR3.5L V6FWD18.068.1
SV2.5L I4FWD18.068.1

Gas Tank Range

2015 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
2.5L I4FWD486684585
S2.5L I4FWD486684585
S3.5L V6FWD396576486
SL2.5L I4FWD486684585
SL3.5L V6FWD396576486
SV2.5L I4FWD486684585
SV3.5L V6FWD396576486

2016 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
2.5L I4FWD486702594
S2.5L I4FWD486702594
SL2.5L I4FWD486702594
SL3.5L V6FWD396576486
SR2.5L I4FWD468666567
SR3.5L V6FWD396576486
SV2.5L I4FWD486702594

2015 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
2.5L I4FWD7821101941
S2.5L I4FWD7821101941
S3.5L V6FWD637927782
SL2.5L I4FWD7821101941
SL3.5L V6FWD637927782
SV2.5L I4FWD7821101941
SV3.5L V6FWD637927782

2016 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
2.5L I4FWD7821130956
S2.5L I4FWD7821130956
SL2.5L I4FWD7821130956
SL3.5L V6FWD637927782
SR2.5L I4FWD7531072912
SR3.5L V6FWD637927782
SV2.5L I4FWD7821130956

Legroom

2015 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)
2.5L I4FWD4536.1
S2.5L I4FWD4536.1
S3.5L V6FWD4536.1
SL2.5L I4FWD4536.1
SL3.5L V6FWD4536.1
SV2.5L I4FWD4536.1
SV3.5L V6FWD4536.1

2016 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)
2.5L I4FWD4536.1
S2.5L I4FWD4536.1
SL2.5L I4FWD4536.1
SL3.5L V6FWD4536.1
SR2.5L I4FWD4536.1
SR3.5L V6FWD4536.1
SV2.5L I4FWD4536.1

2015 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)
2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
S2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
S3.5L V6FWD114.391.7
SL2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
SL3.5L V6FWD114.391.7
SV2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
SV3.5L V6FWD114.391.7

2016 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)
2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
S2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
SL2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
SL3.5L V6FWD114.391.7
SR2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
SR3.5L V6FWD114.391.7
SV2.5L I4FWD114.391.7

Headroom

2015 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)
2.5L I4FWD4037.1
S2.5L I4FWD4037.1
S3.5L V6FWD4037.1
SL2.5L I4FWD4037.1
SL3.5L V6FWD39.137.1
SV2.5L I4FWD4037.1
SV3.5L V6FWD39.137.1

2016 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)
2.5L I4FWD4037.1
S2.5L I4FWD4037.1
SL2.5L I4FWD4037.1
SL3.5L V6FWD39.137.1
SR2.5L I4FWD4037.1
SR3.5L V6FWD4037.1
SV2.5L I4FWD4037.1

2015 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)
2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
S2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
S3.5L V6FWD101.694.2
SL2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
SL3.5L V6FWD99.394.2
SV2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
SV3.5L V6FWD99.394.2

2015 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)
2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
S2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
SL2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
SL3.5L V6FWD99.394.2
SR2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
SR3.5L V6FWD101.694.2
SV2.5L I4FWD101.694.2

Turning Diameter & Radius (Curb To Curb)

2015 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)
2.5L I4FWD36.111.018.15.5
S2.5L I4FWD36.111.018.15.5
S3.5L V6FWD37.411.418.75.7
SL2.5L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7
SL3.5L V6FWD37.411.418.75.7
SV2.5L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7
SV3.5L V6FWD37.411.418.75.7

2016 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)
2.5L I4FWD36.111.018.15.5
S2.5L I4FWD36.111.018.15.5
SL2.5L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7
SL3.5L V6FWD37.411.418.75.7
SR2.5L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7
SR3.5L V6FWD37.411.418.75.7
SV2.5L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7

Ground Clearance

2015 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)
2.5L I4FWD5.4
S2.5L I4FWD5.4
S3.5L V6FWD5.4
SL2.5L I4FWD5.4
SL3.5L V6FWD5.4
SV2.5L I4FWD5.4
SV3.5L V6FWD5.4

2016 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)
2.5L I4FWD5.4
S2.5L I4FWD5.4
SL2.5L I4FWD5.4
SL3.5L V6FWD5.4
SR2.5L I4FWD5.4
SR3.5L V6FWD5.4
SV2.5L I4FWD5.4

2015 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)
2.5L I4FWD13.7
S2.5L I4FWD13.7
S3.5L V6FWD13.7
SL2.5L I4FWD13.7
SL3.5L V6FWD13.7
SV2.5L I4FWD13.7
SV3.5L V6FWD13.7

2016 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)
2.5L I4FWD13.7
S2.5L I4FWD13.7
SL2.5L I4FWD13.7
SL3.5L V6FWD13.7
SR2.5L I4FWD13.7
SR3.5L V6FWD13.7
SV2.5L I4FWD13.7

Height

2015 Nissan Altima

Height

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

2016 Nissan Altima

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
2.5L I4FWD57.84.82146.81.47
S2.5L I4FWD57.84.82146.81.47
SL2.5L I4FWD57.84.82146.81.47
SL3.5L V6FWD57.94.83147.11.47
SR2.5L I4FWD584.83147.31.47
SR3.5L V6FWD57.94.83147.11.47
SV2.5L I4FWD57.84.82146.81.47

Length

2015 Nissan Altima

Length

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

2016 Nissan Altima

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
2.5L I4FWD191.915.99487.44.87
S2.5L I4FWD191.915.99487.44.87
SL2.5L I4FWD191.915.99487.44.87
SL3.5L V6FWD191.915.99487.44.87
SR2.5L I4FWD191.915.99487.44.87
SR3.5L V6FWD191.915.99487.44.87
SV2.5L I4FWD191.915.99487.44.87

Width Without Mirrors

2015 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)
2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
S2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
S3.5L V6FWD726.0182.91.83
SL2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
SL3.5L V6FWD726.0182.91.83
SV2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
SV3.5L V6FWD726.0182.91.83

2016 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)
2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
S2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
SL2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
SL3.5L V6FWD726.0182.91.83
SR2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
SR3.5L V6FWD726.0182.91.83
SV2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83

Wheelbase

2015 Nissan Altima

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
S2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
S3.5L V6FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SL2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SL3.5L V6FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SV2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SV3.5L V6FWD109.39.11277.62.78

2016 Nissan Altima

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
S2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SL2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SL3.5L V6FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SR2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SR3.5L V6FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SV2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78

Curb Weight

2015 Nissan Altima

Curb Weight

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

2016 Nissan Altima

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
2.5L I4FWD3,197 lbs.182 hp17.6 lbs/hp
S2.5L I4FWD3,212 lbs.182 hp17.6 lbs/hp
SL2.5L I4FWD3,254 lbs.182 hp17.9 lbs/hp
SL3.5L V6FWD3,462 lbs.270 hp12.8 lbs/hp
SR2.5L I4FWD3,258 lbs.182 hp17.9 lbs/hp
SR3.5L V6FWD3,412 lbs.270 hp12.6 lbs/hp
SV2.5L I4FWD3,233 lbs.182 hp17.8 lbs/hp

Oil Capacity

2015 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 L0W-20, 5W-30

2016 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 L0W-20, 5W-30

Battery Size

2015 Nissan Altima

Battery Size

Trim Battery Code Length x Width x Height
Standard359 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 8 7/8"

2016 Nissan Altima

Battery Size

Trim Battery Code Length x Width x Height
L4/2.5L359 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 8 7/8"

Cargo Space: Trunk Volume

2015 Nissan Altima

Cargo Space

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

2016 Nissan Altima

Cargo Space

Trim Trunk Volume ft3 Trunk Volume 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 SR Trunk Volume15.4 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan I4 2.5 SV Trunk Volume15.4 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan V6 3.5 SR Trunk Volume15.4 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan V6 3.5 SR Trunk Volume15.4 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan I4 2.5 SL Trunk Volume15.4 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan V6 3.5 SL Trunk Volume15.4 ft30.44 m3
4dr Sedan V6 3.5 SL Trunk Volume15.4 ft30.44 m3

Timing Belt Or Chain

2015 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

2016 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

2015 Nissan Altima

Exterior Colors

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

2016 Nissan Altima

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name Exterior Color
Brilliant Silver [Silver]
Cayenne Red [Red]
Glacier White [White]
Gun Metallic [Gray]
Java Metallic [Brown]
Pearl White [White]
Storm Blue [Blue]
Super Black [Black]

Interior Colors

2015 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

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

2016 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

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

Steering Wheel Size

2015 Nissan Altima

Steering Wheel Size

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

2016 Nissan Altima

Steering Wheel Size

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

Wiper Sizes

2015 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

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

2016 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

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

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