Nissan Altima V
Produced from 2013–2018, the Nissan Altima V (L33) is catalogued here with 2 powertrains. 2 petrol, spanning 182 to 270 hp. The quickest version, the 3.5 V6, covers 0–100 km/h in 6.2 seconds. For fuel costs, the 2.5 leads the range at 31 MPG (EPA combined). Externally it measures 4864 × 1830 × 1471 mm on a 2776 mm wheelbase. Full engine, transmission, performance, economy and weight data is compared trim-by-trim below, with EPA and NHTSA sources cited at the bottom of the page.
Generation Quick Facts: The Nissan Altima V (L33) was manufactured from 2013 – 2018 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 model years) as a sedan. Across 2 verified powertrains, power outputs range from 182 to 270 hp, with top fuel economy reaching 31.0 MPG combined (2.5).
Power range
182–270 hp
Quickest 0–100
6.2 s
Best combined
31 MPG
Length
4.86 m
01Decision support
Which Altima V suits you?
Daily driver · least fuel
2.5
31.0 MPG combined
It burns up to 19% less fuel per mile than the thirstiest Altima V.
Performance · quickest
3.5 V6
0–100 km/h in 6.2s · 270 hp
The straight-line choice of this generation.
022 powertrains (2 petrol)
Full specifications
| Specification | 2.5Petrol | 3.5 V6Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine code | QR25DE | VQ35DE |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2.5L (2,488 cc) | 3.5L (3,498 cc) |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
| Power & Performance | ||
| Power | 182 hp / 136 kW | 270 hp / 201 kW |
| Torque | 244 Nm / 180 lb-ft | 258 Nm / 190 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 s | 6.2 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h (124 mph) | 220 km/h (137 mph) |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Gears | — | — |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Economy & Emissions | ||
| City | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100km) | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100km) |
| Highway | 38 MPG (6.2 L/100km) | 31 MPG (7.6 L/100km) |
| Combined | 31 MPG (7.6 L/100km) | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100km) |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Battery | — | — |
| CO₂ emissions | 153 g/km | 183 g/km |
| Weight & Body | ||
| Curb weight | 1,435 kg (3,164 lbs) | 1,515 kg (3,340 lbs) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Model years | 2013–2018 | 2013–2018 |
0Exterior
Dimensions
Length
4,864 mm
191.5 in
Width
1,830 mm
72.0 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Wheelbase
2,776 mm
109.3 in
Curb weight spans 1,435–1,515 kg depending on powertrain. Battery and AWD hardware add the most mass.
05Long-tail answers
Altima V: questions answered
What engines and trims are available on the Nissan Altima V (L33)?
The Nissan Altima V (L33) lineup offers 2 petrol: 2.5 (182 hp), 3.5 V6 (270 hp).
How quick is the Nissan Altima V (L33) from 0 to 100 km/h?
The fastest trim, the 3.5 V6, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2s, reaching a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph) with the 3.5 V6.
What is the most fuel-efficient Nissan Altima V (L33) trim?
The 2.5 delivers the highest fuel economy at 31.0 MPG (EPA combined). Across the 2 powertrains, fuel economy spans 25–31 combined MPG.
What model years are included in the Nissan Altima V (L33)?
The Nissan Altima V (L33) was produced from 2013 – 2018, spanning the following model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018.
What are the exterior dimensions of the Nissan Altima V (L33)?
4864 mm long, 1830 mm wide, 1471 mm tall on a 2776 mm wheelbase (191.5 in overall length).
Sources for this page
- EPA fuel-economy records: Nissan AltimaCertification data, 2013–2018
- NHTSA vehicle file: recalls, complaints and investigations2013 Nissan Altima, official safety record
- NHTSA vPIC vehicle databasePowers our VIN decoder, the federal manufacturer registry
- Nissan official: data sheets and archiveManufacturer-published specifications
Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.
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