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Compare 2008 Nissan Altima specifications by trim levels

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Altima is a 5-seat Sedan from Nissan, which first hit the market back in 1999.

With the price tag ranging from $18,620 to $28,670, the Nissan Altima faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Chrysler 200, Dodge Avenger.

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Bulb Size

The Nissan Altima has a maximum towing capacity of 1000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Nissan Altima boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 26 to 32 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 70.70mm x 189.80mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2008 Nissan Altima

  • Fuel Tank: 20 gal

  • Wheelbase: 109.3 in

  • MPG: 23 city/32 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 7.9 sec

  • Towing: 1000 lbs

  • Towing capacity: 1000 lbs

  • Curb: 3055 lbs

  • Tires: P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 15.3 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): from 182.5 x 70.7 x 55.3



2008 Nissan Altima Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Nissan Altima is offered in 6 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Nissan Altima safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Nissan Altima specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Sedan

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 175 hp @ 5600 –
      270 hp @ 6000

    • Torque 180 lb-ft. –
      258 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 5.9 - 7.9 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 12.95 - 16.1 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 189.8 in

    • Width 70.7 in

    • Height 57.9 in

    • Wheelbase 109.3 in

    • Curb Weight 3055 lbs

    • GVWR 4295 lbs

    • Towing capacity 1000 lbs

    • Turning radius 18.7 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 101

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 20 gal

    • City 19 - 23 mpg

    • Combined 23 - 28 mpg

    • Highway 26 - 32 mpg

    • Highway range 520 - 640 mi



Specifications

2.5 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 4dr Sedan

3.5 SE 4dr Sedan

3.5 SL 4dr Sedan
Exterior length
189.80 in 189.80 in 189.80 in 189.80 in
Exterior body width
70.70 in 70.70 in 70.70 in 70.70 in
Exterior height
57.90 in 57.90 in 57.90 in 57.90 in
Horsepower
175 175 270 270
Torque
180 180 258 258
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant
3761 3761 – –
Fuel economy - city
23 mpg 23 mpg 19 mpg 19 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
32 mpg 32 mpg 27 mpg 26 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.90 seconds 7.90 seconds 5.90 seconds 5.90 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.10 seconds 16.10 seconds 12.95 seconds 13.40 seconds
1/4 mile speed
88 mph 88 mph 103 mph –
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.80 0.90 0.80
Slalom speed
60 mph 60 mph 60 mph 60 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.50/3.94 " 3.50/3.94 " 3.76/3.20 " 3.76/3.20 "
Curb weight
3055.00 lbs 3093.00 lbs 3268.00 lbs 3334.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4295.00 lbs 4295.00 lbs 4586.00 lbs 4586.00 lbs
Maximum Trailer Weight
1000.00 lbs. 1000.00 lbs. 1000.00 lbs. 1000.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
109.30 in 109.30 in 109.30 in 109.30 in
Front track
61.00 " 61.00 " 61.00 " 61.00 "
Rear track
61.00 " 61.00 " 61.00 " 61.00 "
Turning radius
18.70 18.70 18.70 20.00
Front legroom
44.10 in 44.10 in 44.10 in 44.10 in
Rear legroom
34.50 in 34.50 in 34.50 in 34.50 in
Front headroom
40.60 in 40.60 in 40.60 in 40.10 in
Rear headroom
36.80 in 36.80 in 36.80 in 36.00 in
Front hip room
56.80 in 56.80 in 56.80 in 56.80 in
Rear hip room
52.50 in 52.50 in 52.50 in 52.50 in
Front shoulder room
55.70 in 55.70 in 55.70 in 55.70 in
Rear shoulder room
55.50 in 55.50 in 55.50 in 55.50 in
Luggage volume
15.30 cu.ft. 15.30 cu.ft. 15.30 cu.ft. 15.30 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
15.30 cu.ft. 15.30 cu.ft. 15.30 cu.ft. 15.30 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
101 cu.ft. 101 cu.ft. 101 cu.ft. 101 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
20.00 gal. 20.00 gal. 20.00 gal. 20.00 gal.
Drag coefficient
0.31 0.31 0.31 0.31

2.5 S 2dr Coupe

3.5 SE 2dr Coupe
Exterior length
182.50 in 182.50 in
Exterior body width
70.70 in 70.70 in
Exterior height
55.30 in 55.30 in
Horsepower
175 270
Torque
180 258
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant
3761 –
Fuel economy - city
23 mpg 19 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
32 mpg 27 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.90 seconds 5.90 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.10 seconds 14.30 seconds
1/4 mile speed
88 mph 98 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 61 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.50/3.94 " 3.76/3.20 "
Curb weight
3055.00 lbs 3186.00 lbs
Maximum Trailer Weight
1000.00 lbs. 1000.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
105.30 in 105.30 in
Front track
61.00 " 61.00 "
Rear track
61.00 " 61.00 "
Turning radius
17.40 18.00
Front legroom
42.50 in 42.50 in
Rear legroom
34.40 in 34.40 in
Front headroom
39.70 in 37.20 in
Rear headroom
35.60 in 35.60 in
Front hip room
54.20 in 54.20 in
Rear hip room
47.60 in 47.60 in
Front shoulder room
53.90 in 53.90 in
Rear shoulder room
52.40 in 52.40 in
Luggage volume
7.40 cu.ft. 7.40 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
7.40 cu.ft. 7.40 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
90 cu.ft. 90 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
20.00 gal. 20.00 gal.
Drag coefficient
0.32 0.32

Interior Features

2.5 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 4dr Sedan

3.5 SE 4dr Sedan

3.5 SL 4dr Sedan
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 –

2.5 S 2dr Coupe

3.5 SE 2dr Coupe
Air conditioning, front
2825 2825
12V DC power outlet
2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2

Exterior Features

2.5 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 4dr Sedan

3.5 SE 4dr Sedan

3.5 SL 4dr Sedan
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Front tires
P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS P215/55VR17.0 BSW AS P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS
Wheels
16" steel 16" steel 17" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass –

2.5 S 2dr Coupe

3.5 SE 2dr Coupe
Antenna
3396 3396
Body material
3407 3407
Paint
3412 3412
Grille trim
3426 3426
Fog/driving lights
3445 3445
Door count
2 doors 2 doors
Rear cargo door
3459 3459
Tinted windows
3461 3461
Rear window type
3462 3462
Mirrors
3470 3470
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS P215/55VR17.0 BSW AS
Wheels
16" steel 17" silver alloy
Spare tire and wheel
3488 3488
Windshield wipers - front
3496 3496
Mud flaps
3804 3804
Heated door mirrors
3479 –

Seats

2.5 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 4dr Sedan

3.5 SE 4dr Sedan

3.5 SL 4dr Sedan
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
3000 3002 3005 3005
Front passenger seat direction controls
3012 3012 3012 3012
Front armrests
3021 3021 3021 3021
Front head restraints
3026 3026 3026 3026
Rear seats
3051 3051 3051 3051
Rear armrest
3072 3072 3072 3072
Rear head restraints
3078 3078 3078 3078
Seat trim
3092 3092 3092 3101
Lumbar support
3018 3018 3018 –
Heated front seats
3030 3030 3030 –

2.5 S 2dr Coupe

3.5 SE 2dr Coupe
Front seat type
2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5

Entertainment System

2.5 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 4dr Sedan

3.5 SE 4dr Sedan

3.5 SL 4dr Sedan
Radio
3140 3131 3131 3152
Auxiliary input jack
3187 3188 3188 3188
CD player
3170 3170 3169 –
MP3 capability
3185 3185 3186 –
Steering wheel audio controls
3191 3192 3192 –
Speakers
6 6 9 –
Speed-Sensitive Volume
3195 3195 3196 –
Navigation system
3211 3211 3211 –
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1 –
Bluetooth Compatibility
3212 3212 3213 –

2.5 S 2dr Coupe

3.5 SE 2dr Coupe
Radio
3131 3131
Speakers
6 6
1st row LCD screen
1 1

Safety and Security Features

2.5 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 4dr Sedan

3.5 SE 4dr Sedan

3.5 SL 4dr Sedan
Door curb lights
2 2 – –

2.5 S 2dr Coupe

3.5 SE 2dr Coupe
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214
Airbags, side impact
3220 3220
Airbags, side curtain
3225 3225
Occupancy sensor
3240 3240
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
3248 3248
Headlights
3250 3250
Exterior light control
3264 3264
Delay-off headlamps
3269 3269
Door curb lights
2 2
Illuminated entry
3273 3273
Remote keyless entry
3274 3274
Keyless access system
3278 3278
Panic alarm
3280 3280
Door locks
3283 3283
Content theft deterrent alarm system
3286 3286
Ignition disable
3302 3302
Low tire pressure warning
3309 3309
Parking assist
3767 3767
First aid kit
3787 3787
Traction control
3242 –

Mechanical Features

2.5 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 4dr Sedan

3.5 SE 4dr Sedan

3.5 SL 4dr Sedan
Axle ratio
3.81 3.81 4.13 5.17

2.5 S 2dr Coupe

3.5 SE 2dr Coupe
Engine
4761 4788
Engine - valvetrain
3500 3500
Brakes
3509 3509
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
3517 3517
Drive type
3529 3529
Exhaust
3542 3542
Steering
3544 3544
Speed sensitive steering
3551 3551
Suspension tuning
3562 3566
Front suspension type
3574 3574
Front anti-roll bar
3577 3577
Front shocks
3586 3586
Front springs
3602 3602
Rear suspension type
3613 3613
Rear anti-roll bar
3620 3620
Rear shocks
3629 3629
Rear springs
3646 3646
Sequential shift control
3689 3689
Axle ratio
3.81 4.13
Electronic stability system
3661 –

Other Specs

2.5 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 4dr Sedan

3.5 SE 4dr Sedan

3.5 SL 4dr Sedan
Horsepower rpm
5600 5600 6000 6000
Torque rpm
3900 3900 4400 4400
Maximum towing capacity
1000 lbs. 1000 lbs. 1000 lbs. 1000 lbs.

2.5 S 2dr Coupe

3.5 SE 2dr Coupe
Horsepower rpm
5600 6000
Torque rpm
3900 4400
Maximum towing capacity
1000 lbs. 1000 lbs.