Nissan Altima performance summary
The 2026 Nissan Altima makes 188 hp and 380 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 7.3s, about 6.9s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 15.20s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 41% of the cars in our database, with more power than 30% of them and a higher top speed than 59%. That works out to roughly 133 per horsepower at list price.
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Nissan Altima vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | 188 | 7.3s | 225 km/h | 15.20s |
| BMW 520d M Sport | 197 | 7.3s | 232 km/h | 15.17s |
| BMW 320i M Sport (F30) | 184 | 7.3s | 235 km/h | 15.16s |
| BMW 120I Xdrive | 178 | 7.2s | 230 km/h | 15.10s |
| Volkswagen Golf Variant GTD | 184 | 7.5s | 230 km/h | 15.35s |
| BMW 320d M Sport (F30) | 190 | 7.2s | 235 km/h | 15.08s |
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Nissan Altima FAQ
What is the Nissan Altima 0-60 mph time?
The Nissan Altima does 0-60 mph in about 6.9s, based on its 7.3s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Nissan Altima?
The listed top speed is 140 mph, or 225 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Nissan Altima have?
The Nissan Altima is listed at 188 hp with 380 Nm of torque.
What is the Nissan Altima quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Nissan Altima quarter-mile at 15.20s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Nissan Altima?
Similar performance rivals include BMW 520d M Sport, BMW 320i M Sport (F30), BMW 120I Xdrive.