Compare Nissan Maxima A34 vs Nissan Altima L32 vs Nissan Altima L33
Variants
3.5
3.5 AT
2.5
2.5 CVT
3.5
2.5
3.5
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
433 L / 15.3 cu-ft
436 L / 15.4 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
76.0 L / 20.1 gal
76.0 L / 20.1 gal
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
452 kg / 996 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Spring Strut
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/55 R17
215/55 R17
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
137 mm / 5.4 in
Size | Height
1471 mm / 57.9 in
1471 mm / 57.9 in
Size | Length
4821 mm / 189.8 in
4864 mm / 191.5 in
Size | Width
1796 mm / 70.7 in
1828 mm / 72.0 in
Track Width | Front
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
1584.0 mm / 62.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
1584.0 mm / 62.4 in
Weight
1610.0 kg / 3549.4 lbs
Wheel Size
17 in
17 in
Wheelbase
2776 mm / 109.3 in
2776 mm / 109.3 in
Performance
Fuel Economy
11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 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
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
95.5 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
9.5:1
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc
Engine | Power
268.0 hp / 199.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
76.6 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
81.4 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque
345 Nm / 254.5 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
CVT
Production
Availability
2004 ~ 2008
2007 ~ 2012
2012 ~ 2018
Reviews
Neofiliac score
6%
9%
19%
Pros
- Improved exterior styling
- Rather spacious inside
- Venerable VQ35 V6 still available
- Improved exterior styling
- Increased interior space
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Bad suspension options
- Basic suspension setup
- Unreliable CVT
- Questionable styling
- All CVT lineup
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