2024 Nissan Altima 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.3s
- 2.0 SR FWD, 248 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 65 of 80 sedans (2024).
- Horsepower: rank 67 of 80 sedans (2024).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 SR FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,479 lb | 143 | 14.0 | 6.3 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $36,070 |
| VC-T SR FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 236 hp | 267 lb-ft | 3,479 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.6 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $36,070 |
| 2.5 SV AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 188 hp | N/A | 3,401 lb | 111 | 18.1 | 7.6 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $28,670 |
| 2.5 SR AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 188 hp | N/A | 3,442 lb | 109 | 18.3 | 7.6 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $30,070 |
| 2.5 SL AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 188 hp | N/A | 3,435 lb | 109 | 18.3 | 7.6 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $34,570 |
| 2.5 SV FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 188 hp | 180 lb-ft | 3,401 lb | 111 | 18.1 | 7.7 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $27,170 |
| 2.5 SL FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 188 hp | 180 lb-ft | 3,373 lb | 111 | 17.9 | 7.7 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $33,070 |
| 2.5 SR FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 188 hp | 180 lb-ft | 3,442 lb | 109 | 18.3 | 7.8 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $28,570 |
| 2.5 S FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 188 hp | 180 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | FWD | $26,370 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 7 | 188 hp | 2.5 S FWD | $26,370 | Base | $1,200 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 1 | 236 hp | VC-T SR FWD | $36,070 | +$9,700 | $1,324 | +$124 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 1 | 248 hp | 2.0 SR FWD | $36,070 | $0 | $1,324 | +$124 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes. All 9 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 9 | 2.5 S FWD | $26,370 | 6.3 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the 2.5 S FWD ($26,370).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | LE FWD | 8-speed automatic | $26,420 | 7.1 s |
| Kia K5 | GT-Line FWD | 8-speed automatic | $27,090 | 7.7 s |
| Hyundai Sonata | SEL FWD | 8-speed automatic | $27,500 | 7.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 2.5 S FWD: 188 hp, 32 mpg, $26,370. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | Hybrid LE FWD | 208 hp | 52 mpg | $28,855 | 7.1 s |
Altima by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2024 Nissan Altima: 2.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2024 Nissan Altima.
| Measure | 2024 Nissan Altima | 2024 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 2.0 SR FWD | S FWD |
| 0-60 | 6.3 s | 8.5 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 149 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,479 lb | 3,036 lb |
| hp per ton | 143 | 98 |
| lb per hp | 14.0 | 20.4 |
| MSRP | $36,070 | $21,180 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree