Nissan Altima Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2006)

Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2006

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2006 Nissan Altima Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body	4dr Sedan

Wheelbase	110.2 in
Length	192.3 in
Width	70.4 in
Height	57.9 in
Curb Weight	3090 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in
Total Legroom	80.3 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume	15.6 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Altima

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review
2005	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review
2007	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review

2006 Nissan Altima 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim	2.5	2.5 S	2.5 SL	3.5 SE	3.5 SL	SE-R

Standard Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4000	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4000	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5800 251 lb-ft@4400
Standard Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	4-speed automatic	5-speed manual	5-speed manually-shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)		4-speed automatic		5-speed manually-shiftable automatic		5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Standard Tires	215/60R16 tires	215/60R16 tires	215/60R16 tires	215/55VR17 tires	215/60R16 tires	225/45WR18 tires
Optional Tires				215/55HR17 tires

What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2006 Nissan Altima

2006 Nissan Altima Powertrain: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Quick, excellent acceleration, manual cvt mode very near approximates stick see full Nissan Altima review
2007	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	CVT is the best; good fuel economy, very smooth (especially downshifting), power right when you want it see full Nissan Altima review
2007	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Plenty of go go when called on see full Nissan Altima review
2007	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Smooth I-4, relatively powerful for a smaller engine, CVT is very refined see full Nissan Altima review
2007	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD	Extremely strong performance from the 3.5l VQ motor. Excellent combination of low end pull (low speed cornders can be taken in 3rd gear) and top end rush. 30 mp cruising in 6th gear on the highway. see full Nissan Altima review
2007	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Terrific pickup, both from a complete stop and at highway speeds. see full Nissan Altima review
2007	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	270HP CVT V6 is best option in mid size family sedan when compared to Accord, Camry, Focus, Milan, Sonata. see full Nissan Altima review
2007	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Smoother, faster, easier to control see full Nissan Altima review
2007	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Quick, Smooth, Crisp see full Nissan Altima review
2007	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Everything about the V-6 and CVT seems effortless, and it has plenty of power when you need it. The fuel economy is very respectable for a car this size with this much power. see full Nissan Altima review

2006 Nissan Altima Powertrain: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Not enough power for almost 4000lb car! V6 should be standard. see full Nissan Altima review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2006 Nissan Altima

None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2006 Nissan Altima.

2006 Nissan Altima MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body	Trim	Base Price	Invoice	Destination
4dr Sedan	2.5	17,750	17,343	605
4dr Sedan	2.5 S	19,600	18,331	605
4dr Sedan	2.5 SL	23,950	22,299	605
4dr Sedan	3.5 SE	23,600	21,826	605
4dr Sedan	3.5 SL	27,400	25,340	605
4dr Sedan	SE-R	29,650	27,421	605

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