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Specifications Comparison: 2018 Nissan Altima vs 2024 Chevrolet Malibu

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Engine Horsepower & Torque

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2018 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

2018 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Height

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wheelbase

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

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

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

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

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

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

Battery Size

2018 Nissan Altima

Battery Size

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

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

Cargo Space: Trunk Volume

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

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Trunk Space

Timing Belt Or Chain

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

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

Exterior Colors

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]

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

Interior Colors

2018 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

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

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

Steering Wheel Size

2018 Nissan Altima

Steering Wheel Size

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

No Data Available: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Oil Capacity

Wiper Sizes

2018 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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