These are standard specifications for the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual
Hybrid System
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Weight : | 3482 lbs | 1579.409 kg |
| MPG City : | 35 |
| MPG Highway : | 33 |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | .31 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 158 HP (116.288 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 162 Ft-Lbs (220 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 89.0 mm | 3.504 in. |
| Stroke : | 100.0 mm | 3.937 in. |
| Compression : | 9.6:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6200 RPM |
| Ignition system : | Electronic Direct |
6 Manual
Hybrid System
| Electric Motor | |
|---|---|
| Type : | Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor |
| : | Electric Motor |
| Power Output : | 105.00 kw @ 4500.00 RPM |
| Torque : | 199.00 Ft-Lbs @ 1500.00 RPM |
| Voltage : | 650.00V maximum. |
| Battery | |
| Type : | Nickel Metal Hydride |
| Power : | 40.00 HP |
| Voltage : | 244.80V |
| : | Battery |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2008 Nissan Altima 4-DR Hybrid w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  |
Recall
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20070312 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 08V521000 |
| Summary | NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007-2008 G35 SEDAN, MY 2008 G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS' OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) CONTROL UNITS. A VARISTOR IN THE OCS CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERRUPTION OF SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU). |
| Consequence | THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL TEST THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND ACU SYSTEMS USING A SPECIAL TOOL TO CHECK THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT CUSHION (CONTAINING OCS HARDWARE) WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200. |
| Notes | CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
2008 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $27,958 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $57,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $238,880 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.39 |
2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid? A: The 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid has a wheelbase size of 109.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid? A: The 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid has a length of 189.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid? A: The 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid has a width of 70.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid have?A: The 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid has 40.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid have?A: The 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid has legroom of 44.10 inches.Q: What is the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid's towing capacity?A: The 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid? A: The 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid was a Sedan.Q: What engine did the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid have? A: The engine powering the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid was a Inline 4 (2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 158 HP (116.288 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 162 Ft-Lbs (220 NM) @ 2800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid have? A: The 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid had a 6 speed Manual gearbox.