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Compare 2012 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 $20,550 to $31,200, the Nissan Altima faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Chrysler 200, Dodge Avenger.

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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 27 to 32 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 70.70mm x 190.70mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2012 Nissan Altima

  • Fuel Tank: 20 gal

  • Wheelbase: 109.3 in

  • MPG: 23 city/32 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 7.5 sec

  • Towing: 1000 lbs

  • Towing capacity: 1000 lbs

  • Curb: 3180 lbs

  • Tires: P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 15.3 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): from 180.9 x 70.7 x 55.9



2012 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 –
      270 hp

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

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 5.9 - 7.7 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 14.3 - 16.1 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 190.7 in

    • Width 70.7 in

    • Height 58 in

    • Wheelbase 109.3 in

    • Curb Weight 3180 lbs

    • GVWR 4279 lbs

    • Towing capacity 1000 lbs

    • Turning radius 18.1 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 101

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 20 gal

    • City 18 - 23 mpg

    • Combined 23 - 28 mpg

    • Highway 27 - 32 mpg

    • Highway range 540 - 640 mi



Specifications

2.5 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 4dr Sedan

3.5 SR 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 2dr Coupe
Exterior length
190.70 in 190.70 in 190.70 in 180.90 in
Exterior body width
70.70 in 70.70 in 70.70 in 70.70 in
Exterior height
58.00 in 58.00 in 57.90 in 55.90 in
Horsepower
175 175 270 175
Torque
180 180 258 180
Fuel economy - city
23 mpg 23 mpg 20 mpg 23 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
32 mpg 32 mpg 27 mpg 31 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.50 seconds 7.50 seconds 5.90 seconds 7.70 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.90 seconds 15.90 seconds 14.40 seconds 16.10 seconds
1/4 mile speed
85 mph 85 mph 97 mph 88 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.80 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
60 mph 60 mph 60 mph 61 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.50/3.94 " 3.50/3.94 " 3.76/3.20 " 3.50/3.94 "
Curb weight
3180.00 lbs 3193.00 lbs 3357.00 lbs 3081.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4279.00 lbs 4279.00 lbs 4458.00 lbs 4295.00 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 105.30 in
Front track
61.00 " 61.00 " 61.00 " 61.00 "
Rear track
61.00 " 61.00 " 61.00 " 61.20 "
Turning radius
18.10 18.10 18.70 17.30
Front legroom
44.10 in 44.10 in 44.10 in 42.50 in
Rear legroom
35.80 in 35.80 in 35.80 in 34.40 in
Front headroom
40.60 in 40.60 in 40.60 in 39.70 in
Rear headroom
36.80 in 36.80 in 36.80 in 35.60 in
Front hip room
56.80 in 56.80 in 56.80 in 54.20 in
Rear hip room
52.50 in 52.50 in 52.50 in 47.60 in
Front shoulder room
55.70 in 55.70 in 55.70 in 53.90 in
Rear shoulder room
55.50 in 55.50 in 55.50 in 52.40 in
Luggage volume
15.30 cu.ft. 15.30 cu.ft. 15.30 cu.ft. 8.20 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
15.30 cu.ft. 15.30 cu.ft. 15.30 cu.ft. 8.20 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
101 cu.ft. 101 cu.ft. 101 cu.ft. 89 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
20.00 gal. 20.00 gal. 20.00 gal. 20.00 gal.
Drag coefficient
0.31 0.31 0.31 0.32

3.5 SR 2dr Coupe

3.5 SR 2dr Coupe
Exterior length
180.90 in 180.90 in
Exterior body width
70.70 in 70.70 in
Exterior height
55.90 in 55.90 in
Horsepower
270 270
Torque
258 258
Fuel economy - city
18 mpg 20 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
27 mpg 27 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
5.90 seconds 5.90 seconds
1/4 mile time
14.40 seconds 14.30 seconds
1/4 mile speed
97 mph 97 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
62 mph 62 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.76/3.20 " 3.76/3.20 "
Curb weight
3294.00 lbs 3333.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4586.00 lbs 4586.00 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
61.20 " 61.20 "
Turning radius
18.10 18.10
Front legroom
42.50 in 42.50 in
Rear legroom
34.40 in 34.40 in
Front headroom
37.20 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
8.20 cu.ft. 8.20 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
8.20 cu.ft. 8.20 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
89 cu.ft. 89 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 SR 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 2dr Coupe
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 –

3.5 SR 2dr Coupe

3.5 SR 2dr Coupe
12V DC power outlet
2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2

Exterior Features

2.5 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 4dr Sedan

3.5 SR 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 2dr Coupe
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 2 doors
Front tires
P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS P215/55VR17.0 BSW AS P215/55TR17.0 BSW AS
Wheels
16" steel 16" steel 17" silver aluminum 17" 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 –

3.5 SR 2dr Coupe

3.5 SR 2dr Coupe
Door count
2 doors 2 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P235/45VR18.0 BSW AS P235/45VR18.0 BSW AS
Wheels
18" silver aluminum 18" silver aluminum

Seats

2.5 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 4dr Sedan

3.5 SR 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 2dr Coupe
Standard seating
5 5 5 5

3.5 SR 2dr Coupe

3.5 SR 2dr Coupe
Standard seating
5 5

Entertainment System

2.5 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 4dr Sedan

3.5 SR 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 2dr Coupe
Speakers
4 6 6 6
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1 –

3.5 SR 2dr Coupe

3.5 SR 2dr Coupe
Speakers
9 6
1st row LCD screen
1 1

Safety and Security Features

2.5 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 4dr Sedan

3.5 SR 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 2dr Coupe
Door curb lights
2 2 2 2

3.5 SR 2dr Coupe

3.5 SR 2dr Coupe
Door curb lights
2 2

Mechanical Features

2.5 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 4dr Sedan

3.5 SR 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 2dr Coupe
Axle ratio
5.80 5.80 5.17 3.81

3.5 SR 2dr Coupe

3.5 SR 2dr Coupe
Axle ratio
4.13 5.17

Other Specs

2.5 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 4dr Sedan

3.5 SR 4dr Sedan

2.5 S 2dr Coupe
Maximum towing capacity
1000 lbs. 1000 lbs. 1000 lbs. 1000 lbs.

3.5 SR 2dr Coupe

3.5 SR 2dr Coupe
Maximum towing capacity
1000 lbs. 1000 lbs.