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2012 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima
| 2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | I'm already stuck. In just about every other way aside from fuel economy the Altima is a good, even very good car, yet an unremarkable one. Either this, or a strength must be qualified with a "but." The latter is the case with the front seats. Inspired by the "zero gravity" seats designed by NASA for ultra-long-distance travel, the Altima's buckets feel substantial and fit like a glove. BUT...also check the reasons not to buy an Altima. Move to the back seat, and Nissan's midsize sedan has a clearer advantage. The comfortably padded rear seat cushions in both the Altima and the Fushion provide good thigh support--those in many competitors do not. The Altima's rear seat isn't quite the roomiest, but it is roomier than the Fusion's. see full Nissan Altima review | |
| 2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The NASA-inspired driver's seat is very comfortable and supportive, BUT its headrest juts so far forward that I had to remove it and reinsert it turned around. This severely compromises safety, but otherwise the headrest presses very uncomfortably against the back of my head. For this reason I doubt I could own an Altima. The average person, with a less vertical neck, won't have this problem. Just be sure to pay attention to this during your test drive. see full Nissan Altima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima
| 2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
The seats are very comfortable, I would have been happy if both the driver and passenger were electronic. The lumbar support is fantastic and the driver seats is 8-way adjustable. For tall people this car will be a great ride. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Huge back seat for a sedan (legroom) and even three abreast is not that terrible. Big guys did not complain. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Kids in the back seat love the limoesque space. I do enjoy anchor locks and the well placed seat belts. There is definitely some intelligent design and practice into everything and anything in this car. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review |
2012 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 |
2012 Nissan Altima 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | 2.5 | 2.5 S | 2.5 SL | 3.5 SR |
| 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 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 215/60R16 tires | 215/60R16 tires | 215/60R16 tires | 215/55VR17 tires |
TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2012 Nissan Altima
| 2012 Nissan Altima Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Aided by the sedan's relatively low weight, the short initial ratio of the CVT, and the ability of this transmission to hold the engine right at its 6,000-rpm power peak, the Altima's 182-horsepower 2.5-liter engines feels quick for a non-turbo four-cylinder. Nissan claims that an independent testing company (sponsored by Nissan) got the car from zero to sixty mph in a V6-like 7.14 seconds. The Altima 2.5 didn't feel that quick to me, but add another second and it's still plenty quick for typical driving. BUT...again, also check the reasons not to buy. see full Nissan Altima review | |
| 2012 Nissan Altima Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Altima 2.5 might be quick, but the engine doesn't sound pleasant when revved to 6,000 rpm and held there. For quicker acceleration that's much easier on the ears, the 270-horsepower V6 remains the way to go. The CVT also has less of a "rubber band" feel and can be manually shifted to mimic a conventional automatic with the V6. see full Nissan Altima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2012 Nissan Altima
| 2012 Nissan Altima Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Nissan has a positive history with CVTs and this is the first one I've ever owned. I drove an older model Altima with CVT and I was really surprised by the speed, agility and mileage. The new model improves on the older model in many ways, it takes a little getting used to w/o the gear changing you are used to with traditional transmissions but that's where the difference ends for me. I came from a Turbo charged VW and I like the smoothness and basically big sell for a parent/road warrior car. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
The CVT is a little tough to get used to, but kind of like learning to drive a manual smoothly (well, much easier), it rewards you when you adapt to its methods. Performance is quite good even when I had a full load of adult men, a/c cranked and some luggage. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
The 2.5 has enough power to pass yet the milage to get 38+ MPG on the highway. City MPG is not as good as expected, i get 25-28. see full Nissan Altima review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2012 Nissan Altima
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2012 Nissan Altima MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 2dr Coupe | 2.5 S | 24,040 | 22,534 | 780 |
| 2dr Coupe | 3.5 SR | 28,970 | 26,842 | 780 |
| 4dr Sedan | 2.5 | 20,550 | 19,699 | 780 |
| 4dr Sedan | 2.5 S | 22,710 | 21,290 | 780 |
| 4dr Sedan | 2.5 SL | 26,750 | 24,860 | 780 |
| 4dr Sedan | 3.5 SR | 25,570 | 23,697 | 780 |
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