Nissan Altima I
The Nissan Altima I (1993–1997): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: U13 · Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,585 mm |
| Width | – | 1,704 mm |
| Height | – | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,619 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 396 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,633–2,662 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
608 complaints for model years 1993–1997. 142 crashes · 23 fires · 116 injuries
- Airbags 183
- Speed control 58
- Engine 52
- Transmission and drivetrain 30
- Electrical system 22
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 6 versions of the Nissan Altima I
United States 4 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–2000(FFS) | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 230–240 g/km |
| 1995–1997(FFS), CLKUP · (FFS), 3MODE CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1994(FFS), CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1993(FFS), 3MODE CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
Canada 2 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1997Compact | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 230 g/km |
| 1995–1997Compact | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 253 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.