2026 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 61 of 69 sedans (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 66 of 69 sedans (2026).
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 | 3,399 lb | 107 | 18.7 | 7.2 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $29,080 |
| SR AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 178 lb-ft | 3,442 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 7.3 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $30,480 |
| SV FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 188 hp | 180 lb-ft | 3,399 lb | 111 | 18.1 | 7.7 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $27,580 |
| SR FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 188 hp | 180 lb-ft | 3,442 lb | 109 | 18.3 | 7.8 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $28,980 |
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 | 2 | 188 hp | SV FWD | $27,580 | Base | $1,280 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 2 | 182 hp | SV AWD | $29,080 | +$1,500 | $1,371 | +$91 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes. All 4 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 4 | SV FWD | $27,580 | 7.2 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the SV FWD ($27,580).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra | Hybrid SEL Sport HEV FWD | 6-speed DCT | $27,625 | 8.7 s |
| Kia K5 | LXS FWD | 8-speed automatic | $27,490 | 7.3 s |
| Hyundai Sonata | SE FWD | 8-speed automatic | $27,450 | 7.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the SV FWD: 188 hp, 30 mpg, $27,580. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord | LX FWD | 192 hp | 32 mpg | $28,395 | 7.3 s |
| Hyundai Sonata | Hybrid Blue FWD | 192 hp | 51 mpg | $29,200 | 7.5 s |
| Honda Civic | Hybrid Sport Sedan FWD | 200 hp | 49 mpg | $29,395 | 6.9 s |
| Hyundai Elantra | N Line FWD | 201 hp | 31 mpg | $29,600 | 6.7 s |
| Toyota Camry | LE AWD | 232 hp | 50 mpg | $31,125 | 6.2 s |
Altima by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Nissan Altima: 1.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Nissan Altima.
| Measure | 2026 Nissan Altima | 2026 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | SV AWD | S FWD |
| 0-60 | 7.2 s | 8.6 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 182 hp | 149 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,399 lb | 3,097 lb |
| hp per ton | 107 | 96 |
| lb per hp | 18.7 | 20.8 |
| MSRP | $29,080 | $22,600 |
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