Compare Nissan Altima L32 vs Nissan Maxima A36
Variants
2.5
2.5 CVT
3.5
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
433 L / 15.3 cu-ft
405 L / 14.3 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
76.0 L / 20.1 gal
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
531 kg / 1171 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
215/55 R17
245/45 R18, 245/40 R19
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1471 mm / 57.9 in
1435 mm / 56.5 in
Size | Length
4821 mm / 189.8 in
4897 mm / 192.8 in
Size | Width
1796 mm / 70.7 in
1859 mm / 73.2 in
Track Width | Front
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Weight
1574.0 kg / 3470.1 lbs
Wheel Size
17 in
18 in, 19 in
Wheelbase
2776 mm / 109.3 in
2776 mm / 109.3 in
Performance
Fuel Economy
10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
95.5 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.5:1
10.6:1
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc
Engine | Power
300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
85.8 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
81.4 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque
354 Nm / 261.1 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
CVT
Production
Availability
2007 ~ 2012
2015
Reviews
Neofiliac score
9%
27%
Pros
- Robust VQ35DE V6 engine
- Much improved styling
- Good appointments inside
Cons
- Basic suspension setup
- Unreliable CVT
- Questionable styling
- Limited by MacPherson front suspension
- Stuck by CVT
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