2025 Nissan Altima 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.2s
- SV AWD, 182 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 73 of 79 sedans (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 74 of 79 sedans (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 178 lb-ft | 3,401 lb | 107 | 18.7 | 7.2 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $28,930 |
| SR AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 178 lb-ft | 3,442 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 7.3 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $30,330 |
| SL AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 178 lb-ft | 3,490 lb | 104 | 19.2 | 7.4 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $34,830 |
| SV FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 188 hp | 180 lb-ft | 3,401 lb | 111 | 18.1 | 7.7 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $27,430 |
| SL FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 188 hp | 180 lb-ft | 3,373 lb | 111 | 17.9 | 7.7 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $33,330 |
| SR FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 188 hp | 180 lb-ft | 3,442 lb | 109 | 18.3 | 7.8 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $28,830 |
| S FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 188 hp | 180 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | FWD | $27,000 |
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
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 4 | 188 hp | S FWD | $27,000 | Base | $1,200 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 3 | 182 hp | SV AWD | $28,930 | +$1,930 | $1,371 | +$171 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes. All 7 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 7 | S FWD | $27,000 | 7.2 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the S FWD ($27,000).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | SE FWD | 8-speed automatic | $26,900 | 7.5 s |
| Kia K5 | LXS FWD | 8-speed automatic | $27,190 | 7.6 s |
| Hyundai Elantra | Hybrid SEL Sport HEV FWD | 6-speed DCT | $27,325 | 8.8 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the S FWD: 188 hp, 32 mpg, $27,000. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | Hybrid Sport Sedan FWD | 200 hp | 49 mpg | $28,950 | 6.3 s |
| Toyota Camry | LE AWD | 232 hp | 50 mpg | $30,225 | 6.2 s |
Altima by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Nissan Altima: 1.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Nissan Altima.
| Measure | 2025 Nissan Altima | 2025 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | SV AWD | S FWD |
| 0-60 | 7.2 s | 8.5 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 182 hp | 149 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,401 lb | 3,036 lb |
| hp per ton | 107 | 98 |
| lb per hp | 18.7 | 20.4 |
| MSRP | $28,930 | $21,590 |
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