Nissan Altima Horsepower & Torque (2002-2025)

The Nissan Altima, introduced in 1992, is a cornerstone of Nissan's mid-size sedan lineup, bridging the gap between the compact Sentra and the larger Maxima.

Over the years, the Altima has offered a range of engine options, from the efficient 2.5L inline-4 to the more powerful 3.5L V6, peaking at 270 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque in 2018.

Transmission options have included manual and automatic configurations, with the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) becoming standard in recent years.

By 2025, the Altima is powered by a 2.5L engine producing 188 horsepower, with a transition to a 2.0L turbocharged hybrid in 2025 marking a shift toward electrification.

Scroll down to see the full horsepower and torque data below.

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Sixth Generation: 2019-2025

2025 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2025 Nissan Altima features a 2.5L engine, producing a horsepower range of 182 hp with all-wheel drive (AWD) and 188 hp with front-wheel drive (FWD).

Torque output varies from 178 lb-ft with AWD to 180 lb-ft with FWD, both utilizing a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with overdrive.

2024 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2024 Nissan Altima features a horsepower range from 182 hp with the 2.5L engine in an all-wheel-drive configuration to 248 hp with the 2.0L engine in a front-wheel-drive setup.

Torque output varies from 178 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 273 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

Both engine configurations utilize a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with overdrive.

2023 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2023 Nissan Altima features a horsepower range from 182 hp with the 2.5L engine to 236 hp with the 2.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 178 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 267 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

It is equipped with an AWD drivetrain and utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with overdrive.

2022 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2022 Nissan Altima features a horsepower range from 182 hp with the 2.5L engine to 236 hp with the 2.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 178 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 267 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

The vehicle is equipped with an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with overdrive.

2021 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2021 Nissan Altima features a horsepower range from 182 hp with the 2.5L engine to 236 hp with the 2.0L inline-four engine.

Torque output varies from 178 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 267 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

All configurations utilize a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and are available with all-wheel drive (AWD) or front-wheel drive (FWD) configurations.

2020 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2020 Nissan Altima features a horsepower range from 182 hp with the 2.5L engine to 236 hp with the 2.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 178 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 267 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

The vehicle is equipped with an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration and utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with overdrive.

2019 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The Nissan Altima features a horsepower range from 182 hp with the 2.5L engine to 236 hp with the 2.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 178 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 267 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

It is equipped with an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with overdrive.

Fifth Generation: 2013-2018

2018 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2018 Nissan Altima features a horsepower range from 179 hp with the 2.5L inline-4 engine to 270 hp with the 3.5L V6 engine.

Torque output varies from 177 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 251 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and are available in front-wheel drive (FWD) configuration.

2017 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2017 Nissan Altima features a horsepower range from 179 hp with the 2.5L inline-4 engine to 270 hp with the 3.5L V6 engine.

Torque output varies from 177 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 251 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and are available in front-wheel drive (FWD) configuration.

2016 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2016 Nissan Altima features a horsepower range from 182 hp with the 2.5L inline-4 engine to 270 hp with the 3.5L V6 engine.

Torque output varies from 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 251 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and are available in front-wheel drive (FWD) configuration.

2015 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2015 Nissan Altima features a horsepower range from 182 hp with the 2.5L inline-4 engine to 270 hp with the 3.5L V6 engine.

Torque output varies from 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 251 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and are available in front-wheel drive (FWD) configuration.

2014 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2014 Nissan Altima offers a horsepower range from 182 hp with the 2.5L inline-4 engine to 270 hp with the 3.5L V6 engine.

Torque output varies from 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 251 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and feature a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.

2013 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The Nissan Altima features a horsepower range from 175 hp with the 2.5L inline-4 engine to 270 hp with the 3.5L V6 engine.

Torque output varies from 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 251 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive drivetrain.

Fourth Generation: 2007-2012

2012 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2012 Nissan Altima offers a horsepower range from 175 hp with the 2.5L engine to 270 hp with the 3.5L engine.

Torque output varies from 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 258 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a continuously variable transmission and feature a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.

2011 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2011 Nissan Altima offers a horsepower range from 158 hp with the 2.5L engine to 270 hp with the 3.5L engine.

Torque output varies from 162 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 258 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine.

Both engine configurations utilize a front-wheel-drive layout and are paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

2010 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2010 Nissan Altima offers a horsepower range from 175 hp with the 2.5L engine to 270 hp with the 3.5L engine.

Torque output varies from 162 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 258 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine, both utilizing a front-wheel-drive configuration and a continuously variable transmission.

2009 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2009 Nissan Altima offers a horsepower range from 175 hp with the 2.5L engine to 270 hp with the 3.5L engine.

Torque varies from 162 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 258 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine, both utilizing a front-wheel-drive configuration and a continuously variable transmission.

2008 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2008 Nissan Altima offers a horsepower range from 158 hp with the 2.5L engine to 270 hp with the 3.5L engine.

Torque output varies from 162 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 258 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine, both utilizing a front-wheel-drive configuration and a continuously variable transmission.

2007 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2007 Nissan Altima offers a horsepower range from 175 hp with the 2.5L engine to 270 hp with the 3.5L engine.

Torque output varies from 162 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 258 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a continuously variable transmission and feature a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.

Third Generation: 2002-2006

2006 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2006 Nissan Altima features a horsepower range from 175 hp with the 2.5L engine to 260 hp with the 3.5L engine.

Torque output varies from 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 251 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine.

The vehicle is equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission for the 2.5L engine and a 6-speed manual transmission for the 3.5L engine, both utilizing a front-wheel-drive configuration.

2005 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2005 Nissan Altima features a horsepower range from 175 hp with the 2.5L engine to 260 hp with the 3.5L engine.

Torque output varies from 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 251 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine.

The vehicle is equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission for the 2.5L engine and a 6-speed manual transmission for the 3.5L engine, both utilizing a front-wheel-drive configuration.

2004 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2004 Nissan Altima offers a horsepower range from 175 hp with the 2.5L engine to 245 hp with the 3.5L engine.

Torque varies from 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 246 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine.

The vehicle is equipped with either a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual transmission, and it features a front-wheel-drive configuration.

2003 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2003 Nissan Altima offers a horsepower range from 175 hp with the 2.5L engine to 245 hp with the 3.5L engine.

Torque varies from 180 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 246 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine.

The vehicle is equipped with either a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual transmission, and features a front-wheel-drive configuration.

2002 Nissan Altima Horsepower And Torque

The 2002 Nissan Altima offers a horsepower range from 175 hp with a 2.5L engine to 240 hp with a 3.5L engine.

Torque output varies from 181 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 246 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine, both utilizing a 5-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive configuration.