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Specifications Comparison: 2015 Nissan Altima vs 2018 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

2018 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
S2.5L I4FWD179177
SL2.5L I4FWD179177
SL3.5L V6FWD270251
SR2.5L I4FWD179177
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD179177
SV2.5L I4FWD179177

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

2018 Nissan Altima

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
S2.5L I4FWD711.17
SL2.5L I4FWD711.17
SL3.5L V6FWD771.26
SR2.5L I4FWD711.17
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD711.17
SV2.5L I4FWD711.17

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

2018 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
S2.5L I4FWD273832.5
SL2.5L I4FWD273832.5
SL3.5L V6FWD223227
SR2.5L I4FWD263731.5
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD263731.5
SV2.5L I4FWD273832.5

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

2018 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
S2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
SL2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
SL3.5L V6FWD11.07.09.0
SR2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD9.06.07.0
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

2018 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
S2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
SL2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
SL3.5L V6FWD18.068.1
SR2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD18.068.1
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

2018 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
S2.5L I4FWD486684585
SL2.5L I4FWD486684585
SL3.5L V6FWD396576486
SR2.5L I4FWD468666567
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD468666567
SV2.5L I4FWD486684585

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

2018 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
S2.5L I4FWD7821101941
SL2.5L I4FWD7821101941
SL3.5L V6FWD637927782
SR2.5L I4FWD7531072912
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD7531072912
SV2.5L I4FWD7821101941

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

2018 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 I4FWD4536.1
SL2.5L I4FWD4536.1
SL3.5L V6FWD4536.1
SR2.5L I4FWD4536.1
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD4536.1
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

2018 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 I4FWD114.391.7
SL2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
SL3.5L V6FWD114.391.7
SR2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD114.391.7
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

2018 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 I4FWD4037.1
SL2.5L I4FWD4037.1
SL3.5L V6FWD39.137.1
SR2.5L I4FWD4037.1
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD4037.1
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)
S2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
SL2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
SL3.5L V6FWD99.394.2
SR2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD101.694.2
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

2018 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)
S2.5L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7
SL2.5L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7
SL3.5L V6FWD37.411.418.75.7
SR2.5L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7
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

2018 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 I4FWD5.4
SL2.5L I4FWD5.4
SL3.5L V6FWD5.4
SR2.5L I4FWD5.4
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD5.4
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

2018 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 I4FWD13.7
SL2.5L I4FWD13.7
SL3.5L V6FWD13.7
SR2.5L I4FWD13.7
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD13.7
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

2018 Nissan Altima

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
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
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD584.83147.31.47
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

2018 Nissan Altima

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
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
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD191.915.99487.44.87
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

2018 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 I4FWD726.0182.91.83
SL2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
SL3.5L V6FWD726.0182.91.83
SR2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD726.0182.91.83
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

2018 Nissan Altima

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
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
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
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

2018 Nissan Altima

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
S2.5L I4FWD3,212 lbs.179 hp17.9 lbs/hp
SL2.5L I4FWD3,254 lbs.179 hp18.2 lbs/hp
SL3.5L V6FWD3,462 lbs.270 hp12.8 lbs/hp
SR2.5L I4FWD3,258 lbs.179 hp18.2 lbs/hp
SR Special Edition2.5L I4FWD3,258 lbs.179 hp18.2 lbs/hp
SV2.5L I4FWD3,233 lbs.179 hp18.1 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

2018 Nissan Altima

Oil Capacity

Engine Oil Capacity (Quarts) Oil Capacity (Liters) Viscosity
2.5L 4 Cyl. QR25DE4.9 Qts.4.6 L0W-20
3.5L 6 Cyl. VQ35DE5.1 Qts.4.8 L0W-20

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"

2018 Nissan Altima

Battery Size

Trim Battery Code Length x Width x Height
Standard359 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

2018 Nissan Altima

Cargo Space

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

2018 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]

2018 Nissan Altima

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name Exterior Color
Brilliant Silver [Silver]
Glacier White [White]
Gun Metallic [Gray]
Scarlet Ember [Red]
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]

2018 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

Interior Color Name Interior Color
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

2018 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

2015 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

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

2018 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

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