Petrol
2003 Nissan Altima
The 2003 Nissan Altima is a sedan. It has a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 175 hp (130 kW), with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 8.3 seconds and top speed is 118 mph (190 km/h).
SPECS
| Make | Nissan | Model | Altima |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2003 | Version / Trim | Nissan 2003 Altima |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Super Black, Sheer Silver, Smoke, Majestic Blue, Cloud White, Coral Sand |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Japan |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cyl | Engine Size | 2,500 cc |
| Power | 175 hp / 130 kW | Torque | 163 Nm / 120 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 8.3 sec | Top Speed | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 20 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,390 kg (3,064 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2003 SEDANS
Compared with other 2003 sedans in our database, its 175 hp is 27% less than the average 2003 sedan (238 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.6 seconds slower than average, and it is 12% lighter than the typical sedan.
| 2003 Nissan Altima | Average 2003 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 175 hp | 238 hp (73 cars) | -27% |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 313 Nm (73 cars) | -48% |
| 0–60 mph | 8.3 s | 7.7 s (65 cars) | +8% |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 130 mph (65 cars) | -9% |
| Kerb weight | 1,390 kg | 1,585 kg (81 cars) | -12% |
| Engine size | 2,500 cc | 3,186 cc (81 cars) | -22% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2003 sedans with similar power to the 2003 Nissan Altima.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Nissan Altima | 175 hp | 8.3 s | 1,390 kg |
| 2003 Volkswagen Passat | 170 hp | 8.5 s | 1,365 kg |
| 2003 BMW 325i | 184 hp | 6.8 s | 1,460 kg |
| 2003 Mazda 6 | 166 hp | 7.8 s | 1,370 kg |
| 2003 Subaru Legacy/Outback AWD | 165 hp | 9.8 s | 1,450 kg |
OTHER YEARS OF THE NISSAN ALTIMA
FEATURES
Air Conditioning
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Rear Parking Sensors
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Spare Tyre