Nissan Altima Altima III

Nissan - Altima III

Details-
BrandNissan
ModelAltima
GenerationAltima III
Modification2.5 i 16V (175 Hp)
Start Of Production2002
End Of Production2006

Performance

The Nissan Altima is a reliable and efficient sedan with a top speed of 180 km/h or 111.85 mph, making it suitable for daily driving and occasional highway cruising.

Specs-
Rating
Max Speed180 km/h 111.85 mph

Body & Dimensions

The Nissan Altima is a mid-size sedan with a length of 4860 mm, width of 1790 mm, and height of 1470 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2800 mm and a front and rear track of 1550 mm and 1555 mm respectively. It is a 4-door sedan with 5 seats.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Length4860 mm 191.34 in.
Width1790 mm 70.47 in.
Height1470 mm 57.87 in.
Wheelbase2800 mm 110.24 in.
Front Track1550 mm 61.02 in.
Rear Track1555 mm 61.22 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Nissan Altima is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 10.2 l/100 km in urban areas and 8.1 l/100 km in extra-urban areas, making it a decent option for those who prioritize fuel efficiency.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban10.2 l/100 km 23.06 US mpg 27.69 UK mpg 9.8 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban8.1 l/100 km 29.04 US mpg 34.87 UK mpg 12.35 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Nissan Altima comes with a 175 Hp, 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, providing a balanced power and fuel efficiency. The front-wheel drive car uses a 5-speed manual transmission and features a front wishbone suspension and rear coil spring suspension. It has a 4 liter oil capacity and a 7.6 liter coolant capacity.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power175 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power Per Litre70.3 Hp/l
Torque245 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 180.7 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Transverse
Engine Model CodeQR25DE
Engine Displacement2488 cm3 151.83 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke100 mm 3.94 in.
Compression Ratio9.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder4
Fuel Injection SystemMulti-port manifold injection
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainDOHC
Engine Oil Capacity4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification5W-30 / API SL 5W-30 / ILSAC GF-3
Coolant7.6 l 8.03 US qt | 6.69 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelFront wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox5 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionWishbone
Rear SuspensionCoil spring

Brakes

The car in question is a Altima model, equipped with ventilated disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, and an Anti-lock braking system (ABS) for assisted driving. The steering system is of the rack and pinion type, and it uses hydraulic power steering. The tire size is 205/65 R16.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesVentilated discs
Assisting SystemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinion
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Tires Size205/65 R16

Weight & Capacity

The Nissan Altima is a well-balanced car with a decent power-to-weight ratio of 7.7 kg/Hp and a torque-to-weight ratio of 5.5 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1350 kg and a spacious trunk boot space of 440 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 76 liters, making it suitable for long road trips.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio7.7 kg/Hp, 129.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio5.5 kg/Nm, 181.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1350 kg 2976.24 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum440 l 15.54 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity76 l 20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Nissan - Altima III

Petrol (Gasoline)

4860 mm or 191.34 in.

4

2800 mm or 110.24 in.

The top speed of the Nissan Altima is 180 km/h or 111.85 mph.

Yes, the Nissan Altima is suitable for highway driving with its top speed of 180 km/h or 111.85 mph.

Yes, the Nissan Altima is known for its reliability and efficiency, making it a great choice for daily driving.

10.2 l/100 km (23.06 US mpg, 27.69 UK mpg, 9.8 km/l)

8.1 l/100 km (29.04 US mpg, 34.87 UK mpg, 12.35 km/l)

The engine is transversely mounted in the front of the vehicle.

A 5-speed manual transmission is used.

The engine oil capacity is 4 liters or 4.23 US quarts.

The car has ventilated disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels.

The car uses a rack and pinion steering system with hydraulic power steering.

The tire size for this car is 205/65 R16.

The Nissan Altima seats up to 5 passengers.

The Nissan Altima has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of up to 28 city/39 highway MPG.

The Nissan Altima comes equipped with advanced safety features such as automatic emergency braking, rear automatic braking, and a rearview camera.

7.7 kg/Hp

76 liters

440 liters