These are standard specifications for the 2020 Nissan Altima, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic Xtronic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2013 - |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.26 |
Engine & Transmission
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1970 cc | 120.2 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 248 HP (182.528 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 273 Ft-Lbs (370 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 84.0 mm | 3.307 in. |
| Stroke : | 90.1 mm | 3.547 in. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6000 RPM |
Automatic Xtronic
Production Figures
| Total Nissan Production for 2020 : | 819,715 |
| 2020 Nissan Altima | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 192.9 in | 4900 mm. |
| Width : | 72.9 in | 1852 mm. |
| Height : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 111.2 in | 2825 mm. |
| Front Track : | 63.6 in | 1615 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 63.6 in | 1615 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Headroom : | 39.2 in | 996 mm. |
| Rear Headroom : | 36.9 in | 937 mm. |
| Front Legroom : | 44.1 in | 1120 mm. |
| Rear Legroom : | 35.1 in | 892 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room : | 58.2 in | 1478 mm. |
| Rear Shoulder Room : | 57.1 in | 1450 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent strut w/ coil springs, aluminum links, 25mm stabilizer bar Rear : Multi-link independent suspension, 26mm hollow tube stabilizer bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Speed Sensitive Power Steering | |
| Steering Overall Ratio : | 15.3 |
| Turns lock to lock : | 2.70 |
| Turning Circle : | 37.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Power-assisted vented disc |
| Rear Brakes : | Power-assisted solid disc |
| Front Brake Size : | 11.7 in | 296 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 11.5 in | 292 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 235/40R19 all-season |
| Wheels : | 19-inch machined aluminum-alloy with painted inserts |
Recall
| Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V169000 |
| Summary | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production. |
| Consequence | Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V138000 |
| Summary | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles. The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle. |
| Consequence | A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the left and right-side tie rod ball joint fasteners, or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PC795. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | TIRES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V685000 |
| Summary | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima S grade vehicles equipped with Continental ProContact TX tires, size 215/60 R16 H, with TIN date code 3320 and Mold ID S-419149. The tires may have been over cured. |
| Consequence | Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-8677669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC765. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V138000 |
| Summary | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles. The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle. |
| Consequence | A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the left and right-side tie rod ball joint fasteners, or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PC795. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V570000 |
| Summary | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle. |
| Consequence | Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2020 Nissan Altima FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2020 Nissan Altima?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2020 Nissan Altima? A: The 2020 Nissan Altima has a wheelbase size of 111.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2020 Nissan Altima? A: The 2020 Nissan Altima has a length of 192.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2020 Nissan Altima? A: The 2020 Nissan Altima has a width of 72.90 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2020 Nissan Altima have?A: The 2020 Nissan Altima has 39.20 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2020 Nissan Altima have?A: The 2020 Nissan Altima has legroom of 44.10 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2020 Nissan Altima? A: The 2020 Nissan Altima was a Sedan.Q: What tires did the 2020 Nissan Altima have? A: The 2020 Nissan Altima had 235/40R19 all-season tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 2020 Nissan Altima have? A: The 2020 Nissan Altima had 19-inch machined aluminum-alloy with painted inserts wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Nissan produce in 2020? A: Nissan produced 819,715 automobiles in 2020.Q: What engine did the 2020 Nissan Altima have? A: The engine powering the 2020 Nissan Altima was a Turbocharged Inline 4 (1970 cc | 120.2 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 248 HP (182.528 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 273 Ft-Lbs (370 NM) @ 1600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2020 Nissan Altima have? A: The 2020 Nissan Altima had a Automatic Xtronic gearbox.