Specs - 2009 Nissan Altima Technical Specifications
| Brakes | BASE | Hybrid | S | SE | SL |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.7 x 1.02 | 11.7 x 1.02 | 11.7 x 1.02 | 11.7 x 1.02 | 11.7 x 1.02 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.5 x 0.35 | 11.5 x 0.35 | 11.5 x 0.35 | 11.5 x 0.35 | 11.5 x 0.35 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | BASE | Hybrid | S | SE | SL |
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| Trunk Volume (ft³) | 15.3 | 10.1 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 15.3 |
| Engine | BASE | Hybrid | S | SE | SL |
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| Displacement | 2.5L/- TBD - | 2.5L/- TBD - | 2.5L/- TBD - | 3.5L/- TBD - | 3.5L/- TBD - |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas/Electric I4 | Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 175 @ 5600 | 198 @ 5200-6000 | 175 @ 5600 | 270 @ 6000 | 270 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 180 @ 3900 | 162 @ 2800-4800/199 @ 0-1500 | 180 @ 3900 | 258 @ 4400 | 258 @ 4400 |
| Exterior Dimensions | BASE | Hybrid | S | SE | SL |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 57.9 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 189.8 | 189.8 | 182.5 | 182.5 | 189.8 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 109.3 | 109.3 | 105.3 | 105.3 | 109.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.7 | 70.7 | 70.7 | 70.7 | 70.7 |
| Fuel Tank | BASE | Hybrid | S | SE | SL |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| Steering | BASE | Hybrid | S | SE | SL |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.83 | 2.83 | 2.83 | 2.73 | 2.83 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 36.1 | 36.1 | 34.7 | 36.1 | 36.1 |
| Suspension | BASE | Hybrid | S | SE | SL |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Independent Strut | Independent Strut | Independent Strut | Independent Strut | Independent Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
| Tires | BASE | Hybrid | S | SE | SL |
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| Front Tire Size | P215/60R16 | P215/60R16 | P215/60R16 | P235/45VR18 | P215/60R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/60R16 | P215/60R16 | P215/60R16 | P235/45VR18 | P215/60R16 |
| Transmission | BASE | Hybrid | S | SE | SL |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Continuously variable | Continuously variable | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Continuously variable |
| Trans Type | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Vehicle | BASE | Hybrid | S | SE | SL |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 40.6 | 40.6 | 39.7 | 37.2 | 40.1 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 44.1 | 44.1 | 42.5 | 42.5 | 44.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.7 | 55.7 | 53.9 | 53.9 | 55.7 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 100.7 | 100.7 | 89.7 | 89.7 | 100.7 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 36.8 | 36.8 | 35.6 | 35.6 | 36.8 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 35.8 | 35.8 | 34.4 | 34.4 | 35.8 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 55.5 | 55.5 | 52.4 | 52.4 | 55.5 |
| Weight Information | BASE | Hybrid | S | SE | SL |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3179 | 3471 | 3076 | 3241 | 3407 |