Nissan Altima IV

Nissan Altima IV
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The Nissan Altima IV (2007–2012): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 19 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: L32 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,600–4,840 mm TC–
Width1,800 mm TC1,768–1,796 mm
Height1,410–1,470 mm TC–
Wheelbase2,680–2,780 mm TC2,675–2,776 mm
Front track1,540 mm TC–
Rear track1,530–1,550 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,404–1,583 kg TC1,442–1,492 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)227–510 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,520–2,860 L EPA–

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2011–2012: ★★★★☆

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data, NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

4,205 complaints for model years 2007–2012. 187 crashes · 62 fires · 143 injuries · 6 deaths

  • Steering 985
  • Electrical system 755
  • Transmission and drivetrain 488
  • Body and structure 444
  • Airbags 397
  • Engine 396

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 19 versions of the Nissan Altima IV

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United States 8 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
2010–20122.5 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive26–27 MPG (8.7–9.0 L/100 km) EPA205–212 g/km
2007–20122.5 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
2007–20123.5 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA251–263 g/km
2010–20123.5 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA240–251 g/km
20112.5 LHybridContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive33 MPG (7.1 L/100 km) EPA167 g/km
2007–2010HEV, EMS2.5 LHybridContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA162 g/km
2007–2009VMODE CLKUP2.5 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
2007–2009VMODE CLKUP3.5 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km

Canada 11 versions

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

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2010–2013Subcompact2.5 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle207 g/km
2007–2012Mid-size2.5 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)6.9–8.7 L/100 km 5-cycle159–200 g/km
2010–2012Mid-size2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual8.9 L/100 km 5-cycle205 g/km
2010–2012Subcompact2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual9.1 L/100 km 5-cycle209 g/km
2008–2012Mid-size · Subcompact3.5 LPetrol6-speed manual10.9–11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle251–253 g/km
2010–2012Subcompact3.5 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)10.3 L/100 km 5-cycle237 g/km
2007–2012Mid-size3.5 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)10.2–10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle235–246 g/km
2007–2009Mid-size · Subcompact2.5 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle207 g/km
2007–2009Mid-size · Subcompact2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual8.9 L/100 km 5-cycle205 g/km
2008–2009Mid-size · Subcompact3.5 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)10.7–10.8 L/100 km 5-cycle246–248 g/km
2007Mid-size3.5 LPetrol6-speed manual10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle251 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.