Nissan Altima Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2008)

Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2008

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2008 Nissan Altima Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan

Wheelbase	105.3 in	109.3 in
Length	182.5 in	189.8 in
Width	70.7 in	70.7 in
Height	55.3 in	57.9 in
Curb Weight	3142 lb.	3142 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	20.0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	40.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.9 in	55.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	56.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	42.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.6 in	36.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.4 in	55.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.6 in	52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	39.5 in
Total Legroom	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	81.7 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume	7.4 ft³	17.9 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Altima

2008 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Comfortable for 6 ft adult. see full Nissan Altima review
2008	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	adjustability see full Nissan Altima review
2008	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Very good for tall people, even with sunroof. Seat is adjustable in 3 directions plus lumbar support. see full Nissan Altima review
2008	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	I guess these first three are of a piece. see full Nissan Altima review
2008	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD	Very comfortable and i found all the controls very intuitive. the driving position is right and everything falls where you would expect it. see full Nissan Altima review
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

2008 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	tight quarters. see full Nissan Altima review
2008	2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD	Good luck fitting more than one person of or above average size in the back. For one person, I find that having them sit in one seat and putting their legs across behind the other seat creates the illusion of them having more room. see full Nissan Altima review
2008	2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	My shoulder room is cramped and i feel like the whole front seating area is a too small. see full Nissan Altima review
2008	2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Difficult entry; Lever in akward position to move front passenger seat forward for rear seat ingress/egress. Headroom, legroom. see full Nissan Altima review
2008	2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Not much room back there but that is to be expected in a coupe You can get small adults back there for short trips see full Nissan Altima review
2008	2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	test drove it for 15 minutes and never could found the right driving position see full Nissan Altima review
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

2008 Nissan Altima 2-door Coupe Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim	2.5 S	3.5 SE

Standard Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5600 180 lb-ft@3900	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@4400
Standard Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)	6-speed manually-shiftable CVT	6-speed manually-shiftable CVT
Standard Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Standard Tires	215/60R16 tires	215/55VR17 tires

2008 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	Hybrid

Standard Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5600 180 lb-ft@3900	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5600 180 lb-ft@3900	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5600 180 lb-ft@3900	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@4400	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@4400	2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 158 hp@5200 162 lb-ft@2800
Standard Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manually-shiftable CVT	6-speed manual	6-speed manually-shiftable CVT	CVT
Optional Transmission(s)		6-speed manually-shiftable CVT		6-speed manually-shiftable CVT
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	215/60R16 tires

What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2008 Nissan Altima

2008 Nissan Altima Powertrain: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	With the CVT, this car has a lot of get-up and go. see full Nissan Altima review
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Great passing abilities, CVT is amazing and it is like the power curve never ends. Love it! see full Nissan Altima review
2009	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Power when you need it see full Nissan Altima review
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	The 170 HP engine has aggressive power. When combined with the CVT, the little I4 has a LOT of get up and go. In test drives, my Altima exceeded the off the line performance of the Accord and the Camry see full Nissan Altima review
2008	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Powerful for a four cylinder, smooth ride, good commuter car. see full Nissan Altima review
2008	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Excellent acceleration for a four cylinder and the CVT is well optimized for performance. At no time have I ever felt the vehicle short of power.. see full Nissan Altima review
2008	2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD	270hp / 258tq. It moves. Even in 6th gear, 60-90 is effortless. see full Nissan Altima review
2008	2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	smooth resonsive see full Nissan Altima review
2008	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	I love the CVT and the reaction of the engine power output is smooth and fast see full Nissan Altima review
2008	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	-Faster and more fuel efficient than most cars on the road -Smooth flow of power -Consistency see full Nissan Altima review

2008 Nissan Altima Powertrain: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	not quick see full Nissan Altima review
2008	2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	4 cylinder version offered less power than some similarly priced vehicles. CVT transmission. see full Nissan Altima review
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 2008 Nissan Altima

2008 Nissan Altima Tires: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD	Seems to eat tires. OEM tires replaced at 30k and replacement Dunlops only lasted 30k. Only area of unhappiness. see full Nissan Altima review

2008 Nissan Altima MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body	Trim	Base Price	Invoice	Destination
2dr Coupe	2.5 S	20,950	19,644	695
2dr Coupe	3.5 SE	25,350	23,495	695
4dr Sedan	2.5	18,620	18,243	695
4dr Sedan	2.5 S	20,470	19,196	695
4dr Sedan	2.5 SL	24,820	23,164	695
4dr Sedan	3.5 SE	24,470	22,681	695
4dr Sedan	3.5 SL	28,670	26,565	695
4dr Sedan	Hybrid	25,480	23,881	695

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