Nissan Altima II

Nissan Altima II
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The Nissan Altima II (1998–2001): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 4 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: L30 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,661–4,719 mm
Width–1,755 mm
Height–1,420 mm
Wheelbase–2,619 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)396 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)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)

528 complaints for model years 1998–2001. 83 crashes · 12 fires · 70 injuries · 4 deaths

  • Engine 97
  • Airbags 55
  • Tyres 36
  • Electrical system 33
  • Speed control 30
  • Suspension 21

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 4 versions of the Nissan Altima II

United States 2 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1998–2001CLKUP2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21–23 MPG (10.2–11.2 L/100 km) EPA240–263 g/km
20012.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1998–2001Compact2.4 LPetrol5-speed manual9.8–10.2 L/100 km 5-cycle225–235 g/km
1998–2001Compact2.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic10.5–11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle242–258 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.