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Nissan Altima Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2001–2004) — Third Generation

The third-generation Nissan Altima sedan offers powertrain choices for different driving preferences. Your usual mix of city traffic and open roads can help you decide which engine and transmission combination suits you.

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Nissan Altima Engines and Transmissions

Options include the 2.5 AT, pairing a gasoline four-cylinder engine with an automatic for easy commuting, and the 2.5 MT, offering manual control over gear changes. The 3.5 AT combines a stronger V6 with an automatic, giving you more performance for overtaking. These examples all use front-wheel drive.

Sedan — Nissan Altima Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Nissan Altima Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.5 ATGasoline2488 cm³177 hp130 kW245 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.5 MTGasoline2488 cm³177 hp130 kW245 N⋅mManualFWD
3.5 ATGasoline3498 cm³248 hp183 kW334 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
3.5 MTGasoline3498 cm³248 hp183 kW334 N⋅mManualFWD

Nissan Altima Dimensions

Sedan — Nissan Altima Dimensions

Sedan Nissan Altima Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
2.5 AT4820 mm1795 mm1470 mm2775 mmNot provided105 mm
2.5 MT4820 mm1795 mm1470 mm2775 mm1350 kg105 mm
3.5 AT4820 mm1795 mm1470 mm2775 mm1472 kgNot provided
3.5 MT4820 mm1795 mm1470 mm2775 mm1450 kgNot provided

Nissan Altima Cargo Space

Sedan — Nissan Altima Cargo Space

Sedan Nissan Altima Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
2.5 AT507 l
2.5 MT507 l
3.5 AT507 l
3.5 MT507 l