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Specifications Comparison: 2024 Nissan Altima vs 2012 Nissan Altima

Researched By The AutoPadre Staff

Engine Horsepower & Torque

2024 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
2.0 SR2.0L I4FWD248273
2.5 S2.5L I4FWD188180
2.5 SL2.5L I4AWD182178
2.5 SL2.5L I4FWD188180
2.5 SR2.5L I4AWD182178
2.5 SR2.5L I4FWD188180
2.5 SV2.5L I4AWD182178
2.5 SV2.5L I4FWD188180

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

Engine Horsepower Per Unit Of Displacement

2024 Nissan Altima

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
2.0 SR2.0L I4FWD1242.0
2.5 S2.5L I4FWD751.2
2.5 SL2.5L I4AWD721.2
2.5 SL2.5L I4FWD751.2
2.5 SR2.5L I4AWD721.2
2.5 SR2.5L I4FWD751.2
2.5 SV2.5L I4AWD721.2
2.5 SV2.5L I4FWD751.2

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

Gas Mileage

2024 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
2.0 SR2.0L I4FWD253430
2.5 S2.5L I4FWD273933
2.5 SL2.5L I4AWD263631
2.5 SL2.5L I4FWD273732
2.5 SR2.5L I4AWD263631
2.5 SR2.5L I4FWD273732
2.5 SV2.5L I4AWD263631
2.5 SV2.5L I4FWD273933

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 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
2.0 SR2.0L I4FWD9.46.97.8
2.5 S2.5L I4FWD8.76.07.1
2.5 SL2.5L I4AWD9.06.57.6
2.5 SL2.5L I4FWD8.76.47.4
2.5 SR2.5L I4AWD9.06.57.6
2.5 SR2.5L I4FWD8.76.47.4
2.5 SV2.5L I4AWD9.06.57.6
2.5 SV2.5L I4FWD8.76.07.1

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

Gas Tank Size

2024 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
2.0 SR2.0L I4FWD16.261.3
2.5 S2.5L I4FWD16.261.3
2.5 SL2.5L I4AWD16.060.6
2.5 SL2.5L I4FWD16.261.3
2.5 SR2.5L I4AWD16.060.6
2.5 SR2.5L I4FWD16.261.3
2.5 SV2.5L I4AWD16.060.6
2.5 SV2.5L I4FWD16.261.3

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

Gas Tank Range

2024 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
2.0 SR2.0L I4FWD405551486
2.5 S2.5L I4FWD437632535
2.5 SL2.5L I4AWD416576496
2.5 SL2.5L I4FWD437599518
2.5 SR2.5L I4AWD416576496
2.5 SR2.5L I4FWD437599518
2.5 SV2.5L I4AWD416576496
2.5 SV2.5L I4FWD437632535

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 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
2.0 SR2.0L I4FWD652887782
2.5 S2.5L I4FWD7031017861
2.5 SL2.5L I4AWD669927798
2.5 SL2.5L I4FWD703964834
2.5 SR2.5L I4AWD669927798
2.5 SR2.5L I4FWD703964834
2.5 SV2.5L I4AWD669927798
2.5 SV2.5L I4FWD7031017861

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

Legroom

2024 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)
2.0 SR2.0L I4FWD43.835.2
2.5 S2.5L I4FWD43.835.2
2.5 SL2.5L I4AWD43.835.2
2.5 SL2.5L I4FWD43.835.2
2.5 SR2.5L I4AWD43.835.2
2.5 SR2.5L I4FWD43.835.2
2.5 SV2.5L I4AWD43.835.2
2.5 SV2.5L I4FWD43.835.2

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 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)
2.0 SR2.0L I4FWD11189
2.5 S2.5L I4FWD11189
2.5 SL2.5L I4AWD11189
2.5 SL2.5L I4FWD11189
2.5 SR2.5L I4AWD11189
2.5 SR2.5L I4FWD11189
2.5 SV2.5L I4AWD11189
2.5 SV2.5L I4FWD11189

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

Headroom

2024 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)
2.0 SR2.0L I4FWD3836.7
2.5 S2.5L I4FWD39.136.9
2.5 SL2.5L I4AWD3836.7
2.5 SL2.5L I4FWD3836.7
2.5 SR2.5L I4AWD39.136.9
2.5 SR2.5L I4FWD39.136.9
2.5 SV2.5L I4AWD39.136.9
2.5 SV2.5L I4FWD39.136.9

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 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)
2.0 SR2.0L I4FWD9793
2.5 S2.5L I4FWD9994
2.5 SL2.5L I4AWD9793
2.5 SL2.5L I4FWD9793
2.5 SR2.5L I4AWD9994
2.5 SR2.5L I4FWD9994
2.5 SV2.5L I4AWD9994
2.5 SV2.5L I4FWD9994

2024 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

Turning Diameter & Radius (Curb To Curb)

2024 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)
2.0 SR2.0L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7
2.5 S2.5L I4FWD36.111.018.15.5
2.5 SL2.5L I4AWD37.411.418.75.7
2.5 SL2.5L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7
2.5 SR2.5L I4AWD37.411.418.75.7
2.5 SR2.5L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7
2.5 SV2.5L I4AWD37.411.418.75.7
2.5 SV2.5L I4FWD37.411.418.75.7

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

Ground Clearance

2024 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)
2.0 SR2.0L I4FWD5.05.0
2.5 S2.5L I4FWD4.94.9
2.5 SL2.5L I4AWD5.45.4
2.5 SL2.5L I4FWD5.15.1
2.5 SR2.5L I4AWD5.45.4
2.5 SR2.5L I4FWD5.15.1
2.5 SV2.5L I4AWD5.45.4
2.5 SV2.5L I4FWD5.15.1

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 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)
2.0 SR2.0L I4FWD12.712.7
2.5 S2.5L I4FWD12.412.4
2.5 SL2.5L I4AWD13.713.7
2.5 SL2.5L I4FWD13.013.0
2.5 SR2.5L I4AWD13.713.7
2.5 SR2.5L I4FWD13.013.0
2.5 SV2.5L I4AWD13.713.7
2.5 SV2.5L I4FWD13.013.0

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

Height

2024 Nissan Altima

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
2.0 SR2.0L I4FWD56.84.731441.44
2.5 S2.5L I4FWD56.74.731441.44
2.5 SL2.5L I4AWD57.34.771461.46
2.5 SL2.5L I4FWD56.84.731441.44
2.5 SR2.5L I4AWD57.44.781461.46
2.5 SR2.5L I4FWD56.94.741451.45
2.5 SV2.5L I4AWD57.34.771461.46
2.5 SV2.5L I4FWD56.84.731441.44

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

Length

2024 Nissan Altima

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
2.0 SR2.0L I4FWD192.916.074904.9
2.5 S2.5L I4FWD192.916.074904.9
2.5 SL2.5L I4AWD192.916.074904.9
2.5 SL2.5L I4FWD192.916.074904.9
2.5 SR2.5L I4AWD192.916.074904.9
2.5 SR2.5L I4FWD192.916.074904.9
2.5 SV2.5L I4AWD192.916.074904.9
2.5 SV2.5L I4FWD192.916.074904.9

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

Width Without Mirrors

No Data Available: 2024 Nissan Altima Width W/O 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

Wheelbase

2024 Nissan Altima

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
2.0 SR2.0L I4FWD111.29.272822.82
2.5 S2.5L I4FWD111.29.272822.82
2.5 SL2.5L I4AWD111.29.272822.82
2.5 SL2.5L I4FWD111.29.272822.82
2.5 SR2.5L I4AWD111.29.272822.82
2.5 SR2.5L I4FWD111.29.272822.82
2.5 SV2.5L I4AWD111.29.272822.82
2.5 SV2.5L I4FWD111.29.272822.82

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

Curb Weight

2024 Nissan Altima

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
2.0 SR2.0L I4FWD3,479 lbs.248 hp14.0 lbs/hp
2.5 S2.5L I4FWD3,253 lbs.188 hp17.3 lbs/hp
2.5 SL2.5L I4AWD3,490 lbs.182 hp19.2 lbs/hp
2.5 SL2.5L I4FWD3,373 lbs.188 hp17.9 lbs/hp
2.5 SR2.5L I4AWD3,442 lbs.182 hp18.9 lbs/hp
2.5 SR2.5L I4FWD3,323 lbs.188 hp17.7 lbs/hp
2.5 SV2.5L I4AWD3,401 lbs.182 hp18.7 lbs/hp
2.5 SV2.5L I4FWD3,283 lbs.188 hp17.5 lbs/hp

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

Oil Capacity

No Data Available: 2024 Nissan Altima 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

Battery Size

No Data Available: 2024 Nissan Altima Oil Capacity

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"

Cargo Space: Trunk Volume

No Data Available: 2024 Nissan Altima Trunk Space

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

Timing Belt Or Chain

2024 Nissan Altima

Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Belt Or Chain Interference or Non-Interference Replacement interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

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

Exterior Colors

No Data Available: 2024 Nissan Altima Oil Capacity

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]

Interior Colors

No Data Available: 2024 Nissan Altima Oil Capacity

2012 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

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

Steering Wheel Size

2024 Nissan Altima

Steering Wheel Size

Steering Wheel Diameter (inches) Steering Wheel Circumference (inches) Steering Wheel Classification
14 1/4", Grips 16"4", Grips 4 1/2"None

2012 Nissan Altima

Steering Wheel Size

Steering Wheel Diameter (inches) Steering Wheel Circumference (inches) Steering Wheel Classification
15"4"C

Wiper Sizes

No Data Available: 2024 Nissan Altima Oil Capacity

2012 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

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

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