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Curb Weight | 3357 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 100.7 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 116.0 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 40.6 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 44.1 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.4 inches | ||
Overall Length | 190.7 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.7 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 15.3 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 37.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 109.3 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4454 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 70.7 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
HID Headlights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 20 mpg | ||
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Highway | 27 mpg | ||
Combined | 23 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Horsepower | 270 @ 6000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 258 @ 4400 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
The 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan is a car with multiple personalities. In base form, it serves those seeking a low-cost source of secure transportation while still enjoying some nice standard features. Go big, and you can be driving a potent V6-powered sport sedan loaded with everything from a Bose audio system to voice-activated navigation.
If the “newest and the latest” are a big part of your car-buying criteria, the aging 2012 Nissan Altima probably won’t excite you. The Kia Optima and Hyundai Sonata offer fresher skin and cost less when comparably equipped. Others worth considering include the VW Passat, Dodge Charger and Toyota Camry.
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| Price | $6,475 | $5,675 | $5,300 | $5,000 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.5 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.0 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 20/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG | City 0/Hwy 0/Comb 38 MPG | City 0/Hwy 0/Comb 88 MPGe | City 30/Hwy 40/Comb 34 MPG | City 25/Hwy 35/Comb 28 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Diesel | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | 4.0 | N/A | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 270 @ 6000 RPM | 188 @ 6000 RPM | 140 @ 4000 RPM | 138 @ 6300 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |