2012 Nissan Altima Specifications
Compare important 2012 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 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2.5 S 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
3.5 SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2.5 S 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
3.5 SR 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
3.5 SR 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
| Exterior length |
190.70 |
190.70 |
190.70 |
180.90 |
180.90 |
180.90 |
| Exterior body width |
70.70 |
70.70 |
70.70 |
70.70 |
70.70 |
70.70 |
| Exterior height |
58.00 |
58.00 |
57.90 |
55.90 |
55.90 |
55.90 |
| Horsepower |
175 |
175 |
270 |
175 |
270 |
270 |
| Torque |
180 |
180 |
258 |
180 |
258 |
258 |
| Fuel economy - city |
23 |
23 |
20 |
23 |
18 |
20 |
| Fuel economy - highway |
32 |
32 |
27 |
31 |
27 |
27 |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
7.50 |
7.50 |
5.90 |
7.70 |
5.90 |
5.90 |
| 1/4 mile time |
15.90 |
15.90 |
14.40 |
16.10 |
14.40 |
14.30 |
| 1/4 mile speed |
85 |
85 |
97 |
88 |
97 |
97 |
| Lateral acceleration (g) |
0.80 |
0.80 |
0.90 |
0.90 |
0.90 |
0.90 |
| Slalom speed |
60 |
60 |
60 |
61 |
62 |
62 |
| Bore-and-Stroke |
3.50/3.94 " |
3.50/3.94 " |
3.76/3.20 " |
3.50/3.94 " |
3.76/3.20 " |
3.76/3.20 " |
| Curb weight |
3180.00 |
3193.00 |
3357.00 |
3081.00 |
3294.00 |
3333.00 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
4279.00 |
4279.00 |
4458.00 |
4295.00 |
4586.00 |
4586.00 |
| Maximum Trailer Weight |
1000.00 |
1000.00 |
1000.00 |
1000.00 |
1000.00 |
1000.00 |
| Wheelbase |
109.30 |
109.30 |
109.30 |
105.30 |
105.30 |
105.30 |
| Front track |
61.00 |
61.00 |
61.00 |
61.00 |
61.00 |
61.00 |
| Rear track |
61.00 |
61.00 |
61.00 |
61.20 |
61.20 |
61.20 |
| Turning radius |
18.10 |
18.10 |
18.70 |
17.30 |
18.10 |
18.10 |
| Front legroom |
44.10 |
44.10 |
44.10 |
42.50 |
42.50 |
42.50 |
| Rear legroom |
35.80 |
35.80 |
35.80 |
34.40 |
34.40 |
34.40 |
| Front headroom |
40.60 |
40.60 |
40.60 |
39.70 |
37.20 |
37.20 |
| Rear headroom |
36.80 |
36.80 |
36.80 |
35.60 |
35.60 |
35.60 |
| Front hip room |
56.80 |
56.80 |
56.80 |
54.20 |
54.20 |
54.20 |
| Rear hip room |
52.50 |
52.50 |
52.50 |
47.60 |
47.60 |
47.60 |
| Front shoulder room |
55.70 |
55.70 |
55.70 |
53.90 |
53.90 |
53.90 |
| Rear shoulder room |
55.50 |
55.50 |
55.50 |
52.40 |
52.40 |
52.40 |
| Luggage volume |
15.30 |
15.30 |
15.30 |
8.20 |
8.20 |
8.20 |
| Luggage volume (max) |
15.30 |
15.30 |
15.30 |
8.20 |
8.20 |
8.20 |
| Passenger volume |
101 |
101 |
101 |
89 |
89 |
89 |
| Fuel tank |
20.00 |
20.00 |
20.00 |
20.00 |
20.00 |
20.00 |
| Drag coefficient |
0.31 |
0.31 |
0.31 |
0.32 |
0.32 |
0.32 |
2012 Nissan Altima Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the Altima, however, is its roomy interior. The 2012 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 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2.5 S 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
3.5 SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2.5 S 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
3.5 SR 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
3.5 SR 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
| 12V DC power outlet |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Seatback storage pockets |
N/A |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2012 Nissan Altima Exterior Features
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| Trims |
2.5 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2.5 S 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
3.5 SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2.5 S 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
3.5 SR 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
3.5 SR 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
| Door count |
4 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Front tires |
P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS |
P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS |
P215/55VR17.0 BSW AS |
P215/55TR17.0 BSW AS |
P235/45VR18.0 BSW AS |
P235/45VR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels |
16" steel |
16" steel |
17" silver aluminum |
17" silver aluminum |
18" silver aluminum |
18" silver aluminum |
| 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 |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
2012 Nissan Altima Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2012 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 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2.5 S 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
3.5 SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2.5 S 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
3.5 SR 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
3.5 SR 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
| Standard seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
2012 Nissan Altima Entertainment System
Some 2012 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 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2.5 S 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
3.5 SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2.5 S 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
3.5 SR 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
3.5 SR 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
| Speakers |
4 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
9 |
6 |
| Amplifier |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
opt |
std |
opt |
| 1st row LCD screen |
N/A |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2012 Nissan Altima Safety and Security Features
Each 2012 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 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2.5 S 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
3.5 SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2.5 S 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
3.5 SR 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
3.5 SR 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
| Door curb lights |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Rear child safety door locks |
std |
std |
std |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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2012 Nissan Altima Mechanical Features
The 2012 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 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2.5 S 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
3.5 SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2.5 S 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
3.5 SR 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
3.5 SR 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
| Axle ratio |
5.80 |
5.80 |
5.17 |
3.81 |
4.13 |
5.17 |
2012 Nissan Altima Other Specs
In general, the 2012 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 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2.5 S 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
3.5 SR 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2.5 S 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
3.5 SR 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
3.5 SR 2dr Coupe, Engine: |
| Maximum towing capacity |
1000 |
1000 |
1000 |
1000 |
1000 |
1000 |
