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2003 Nissan Altima Trim Levels & Specs

2003 Nissan Altima Specifications

Compare important 2003 Nissan Altima technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
Trims 2.5 Base 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.5 S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan, Engine:
Exterior length 191.50 191.50 191.50 191.50
Exterior body width 70.40 70.40 70.40 70.40
Exterior height 57.90 57.90 57.90 57.90
Horsepower 175 175 175 245
Torque 180 180 180 246
Fuel economy - city 23 23 23 21
Fuel economy - highway 29 29 29 26
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) 7.40 7.40 8.60 6.30
1/4 mile time 15.90 15.90 16.50 14.80
1/4 mile speed 88 88 84 96
Lateral acceleration (g) 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.90
Slalom speed 60 60 60 61
Bore-and-Stroke 3.50/3.94 " 3.50/3.94 " 3.50/3.94 " 3.76/3.20 "
Curb weight 3001.00 3039.00 3106.00 3197.00
Maximum Trailer Weight 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00
Wheelbase 110.20 110.20 110.20 110.20
Front track 61.00 61.00 61.00 61.00
Rear track 61.20 61.20 61.20 61.20
Turning radius 18.70 18.70 18.70 19.40
Front legroom 43.90 43.90 43.90 43.90
Rear legroom 36.40 36.40 36.40 36.40
Front headroom 40.80 40.80 40.80 40.80
Rear headroom 37.60 37.60 37.60 37.60
Front hip room 53.00 53.00 53.00 53.00
Rear hip room 52.70 52.70 52.70 52.70
Front shoulder room 56.70 56.70 56.70 56.70
Rear shoulder room 56.10 56.10 56.10 56.10
Luggage volume 15.60 15.60 15.60 15.60
Luggage volume (max) 15.60 15.60 15.60 15.60
Passenger volume 103 103 103 103
Fuel tank 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
Drag coefficient 0.32 0.32 0.32 0.32

2003 Nissan Altima Interior Features

One of the most notable features of the Altima, however, is its roomy interior. The 2003 Nissan Altima comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
Trims 2.5 Base 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.5 S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan, Engine:
12V DC power outlet 2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets N/A 2 2 2

2003 Nissan Altima Exterior Features

Would you like to grasp the idea which 2003 Nissan Altima trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
Trims 2.5 Base 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.5 S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan, Engine:
Door count 4 4 4 4
Front tires P205/65TR16.0 BSW AS P205/65TR16.0 BSW AS P205/65TR16.0 BSW AS P215/55VR17.0 BSW AS
Wheels 16" steel 16" steel 16" silver alloy 17" silver alloy
Sunroof N/A 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass

2003 Nissan Altima Seats

The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2003 Nissan Altima trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
Trims 2.5 Base 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.5 S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan, Engine:
Standard seating 5 5 5 5

2003 Nissan Altima Entertainment System

Some 2003 Nissan Altima trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
Trims 2.5 Base 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.5 S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan, Engine:
Speakers N/A 6 8 6
Amplifier N/A N/A std N/A

2003 Nissan Altima Safety and Security Features

Each 2003 Nissan Altima trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
Trims 2.5 Base 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.5 S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan, Engine:
Rear child safety door locks std std std std
         

2003 Nissan Altima Mechanical Features

The 2003 Nissan Altima will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
Trims 2.5 Base 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.5 S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan, Engine:
Axle ratio 4.13 4.13 4.09 3.81

2003 Nissan Altima Other Specs

In general, the 2003 Nissan Altima lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
Trims 2.5 Base 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.5 S 4dr Sedan, Engine: 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan, Engine: 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan, Engine:
Maximum towing capacity 1000 1000 1000 1000

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Wheel Offset 34 - 50 mm
Lug Nut Size M12 x 1.25
Horsepower 175 - 245 hp
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Lug Pattern PCD 5x114.3
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