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2009 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 | 3163 lb. | 3232 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 | 44.1 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 | 35.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume | 7.4 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Altima
| 2009 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 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 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 |
| 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 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
adjustability see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2009 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily 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 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 |
test drove it for 15 minutes and never could found the right driving position see full Nissan Altima review |
| 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 |
2009 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 | 235/45VR18 tires |
2009 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 2009 Nissan Altima
| 2009 Nissan Altima Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Strong smooth power see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
It took a little getting use to the CVT transmission. After having driven it for thousands of miles now, I have gotten use to it and now know how to get maximum fuel economy/mileage with it. The CVT is programmed/geared to use engine torque aiding the car to achieve it's max fuel economy. It is quick to take off from a stop light. On the highway, when you want to pass, it takes 1-2 seconds after pushing down the throttle pedal for the computer to re-adjust engine rpm and gear selection to ramp up power for passing. It's no race car (I own the 2.5L) but overall, it's a great package. I have found the 2010 Altima power train to be a very economical combination and found it delivers the best power and economy available in any car in it's class and price point. It has been reliable as well, other than having to replace the OEM battery at 38 months (I normally have to replace at 60-72 months in my other cars). 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 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 |
| 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 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Power when you need it see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The 3.5L Altima Coupe has excellent performance, good torque handling (long as you know how to drive), and if im going 20 or 100mph I always have the power to push the car harder. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very good pick-up in the high rpm range reliabily is very good for this engine see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
wonderful transmission see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
This car with the 3.5 V6 with the CVT has the power to pass when ever you want. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2009 Nissan Altima Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am worried that the CVT transmission will not hold up. Nissan has extended the warranty on the CVT to 10 years/120k miles. I want to drive this car 200k miles without requiring major repairs. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
In the early makes of this generation Altima (2007-2012), there were some problems with the CVT transmission. So Nissan extended the warranty on the 2007-2010 Altima CVT transmissions for 10 years or 120,000 miles. I own a 2010 and my parents own a 2008 model year. Neither car has displayed any problems with the transmissions. However, I plan to drive my Altima to 200,000 miles. Nissans are known for their long service life. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I will not have any issues with the CVT. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2009 Nissan Altima
| 2009 Nissan Altima Tires: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I recently replaced the tires (Michelins Primacy) which had 30k miles. I was hesitant to do so because the tread was almost to the wear bars at 30k mi. These are the original new car tires. The reason I went with the original tire again was because I wanted to keep my fuel economy where it was. If I upsized, the economy would have been affected. These tires are designed to have less rolling resistance but I only wish the tread life were better. The dry/wet traction is good and they are quiet. Tread life is my only complaint. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2009 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 |
2009 Nissan Altima MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 2dr Coupe | 2.5 S | 21,750 | 20,392 | 695 |
| 2dr Coupe | 3.5 SE | 26,390 | 24,456 | 695 |
| 4dr Sedan | 2.5 | 19,900 | 19,078 | 695 |
| 4dr Sedan | 2.5 S | 21,040 | 19,728 | 695 |
| 4dr Sedan | 2.5 SL | 25,150 | 23,387 | 695 |
| 4dr Sedan | 3.5 SE | 25,180 | 23,337 | 695 |
| 4dr Sedan | 3.5 SL | 29,380 | 27,221 | 695 |
| 4dr Sedan | Hybrid | 26,550 | 24,976 | 695 |
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