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2011 Nissan Altima Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 109.3 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 55.3 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3124 lb. | 3180 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 | 8.2 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Altima
| 2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat 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 |
| 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 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 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 |
2011 Nissan Altima 2-door Coupe Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | 2.5 S | 3.5 SR |
| 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 | 215/55VR17 tires | 235/45VR18 tires |
2011 Nissan Altima 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | 2.5 | 2.5 S | 2.5 SL | 3.5 SR | 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 | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 158 hp@5200 162 lb-ft@2800 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | CVT |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 215/60R16 tires | 215/60R16 tires | 215/60R16 tires | 215/55VR17 tires | 215/60R16 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2011 Nissan Altima
| 2011 Nissan Altima Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2010 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Strong smooth power see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2011 Nissan Altima Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2011 Nissan Altima
| 2011 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 |
2011 Nissan Altima MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 2dr Coupe | 2.5 S | 23,380 | 21,917 | 760 |
| 2dr Coupe | 3.5 SR | 28,210 | 26,139 | 760 |
| 4dr Sedan | 2.5 | 20,270 | 19,431 | 760 |
| 4dr Sedan | 2.5 S | 22,430 | 21,028 | 760 |
| 4dr Sedan | 2.5 SL | 26,270 | 24,424 | 760 |
| 4dr Sedan | 3.5 SR | 25,110 | 23,272 | 760 |
| 4dr Sedan | Hybrid | 26,800 | 25,116 | 760 |
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