2007-2008 Nissan Altima: Technical Specifications

Updated: 11/23/08

2008 Nissan Altima sedan
2008 Nissan Altima
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2007-2008 Nissan Altima 

  • Price Range:  $13,000 - $22,100
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Specs for this generation Nissan Altima include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification 2-door coupe 4-door sedan
Wheelbase, in. 105.3 109.3
Overall Length, in. 182.5 189.8
Overall Width, in. 70.7 70.7
Overall Height, in. 55.3 57.9
Curb Weight, lbs. 3052 3055
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 7.4 17.9
Standard Payload, lbs. -- --
Fuel Capacity, gals. 20.0 20.0
Seating Capacity 5 5
Front Head Room, in. 39.7 40.6
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 42.5 42.2
Rear Head Room, in. 35.5 36.8
Max. Rear Leg Room, in. 34.4 39.5

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.


Powertrain Options and Availability

Altima 2.5 models came with a 175-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine; Altima 3.5 sedans held a 270-hp, 3.5-liter V6. Both engines mate with either a six-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Altima Hybrid sedan has a four-cylinder engine and battery-powered electric motor, plus the CVT.
Engines Size liters /
cu. in
Horse- power Torque Transmission:
EPA city/hgwy
Consumer Guide Observed
dohc I41 2.5 / 152 175 180 6-speed manual: 23/32
CVT automatic: 23/31
6-speed manual: --
CVT automatic: --
dohc V61 3.5 / 214 270 258 6-speed manual: 19/27
CVT automatic: 19/26
6-speed manual: --
CVT automatic: --
dohc I4/electric1, 2 2.5 / 152 158 162 CVT automatic: 35/33 CVT automatic: --

1. EPA Note: Figures shown are for 2008 models. The Environmental Protection Agency changed its procedure for 2008 to yield more realistic estimates. Therefore, estimated mileage is lower than for prior years. 2. Hybrid Note: Total powertrain output (gasoline engine and electric motor) is 198 horsepower.

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Built In:  USA
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive
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