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Quiha Smith • May 28, 2024
3.5I absolutely love my Nissan, it runs and drives. Has 18 mpg, leather interior and great performance. We have out raced many other drivers, however my only complaint is that it's a magnet for dangerous drivers who believe they can damage my pearl....Read More
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The 2014 Nissan Altima is equipped with two engine options that provide great power output and thus compete with the other equally capable sedans like the Ford Fusion and the Honda Accord.
The Nissan Altima is a successful and well-made sedan, that simple and yet much more than most of its competitors. The car had a redesign last year, which made it attuned to the current styling by Nissan. The Altima is Nissan’s best-selling sedan in the market and is overall a highly popular and supremely competent offering by the automaker.
The Altima has a well-tuned handling and a smooth ride quality. The CVT is surprisingly well-tuned and super responsive, and yet manages to return great fuel economy. The car is offered with two engine options, a 2.5L inline-4 making 182 horsepower and a 3.5L V-6 making 270 horsepower. Either powertrain is offered as a front-wheel-drive. The Altima stands up to other mid-size sedan offerings in the market like the Ford Fusion and the Honda Accord.
The SV trim makes the most sense in the lineup, while the SL trim adds premium features. Either engine configuration is well tuned with the CVT, though the 3.5L V-6 is recommended for smoother ride quality and the true driving character the sedan can offer. The inline-4 engine is also exceptionally good in its response, and particularly at fuel efficiency.
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SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Quiha Smith
2014 Nissan Altima
••3.5Posted On: May 28, 2024
• It's Running, • It's luxury
• Needs new spark plugs, • Not enough drink holders
I absolutely love my Nissan, it runs and drives. Has 18 mpg, leather interior and great performance. We have out raced many other drivers, however my only complaint is that it's a magnet for dangerous drivers who believe they can damage my pearl.
The 2014 Nissan Altima is equipped with two engine options that provide great power output and thus compete with the other equally capable sedans like the Ford Fusion and the Honda Accord.
The Nissan Altima is a successful and well-made sedan, that simple and yet much more than most of its competitors. The car had a redesign last year, which made it attuned to the current styling by Nissan. The Altima is Nissan’s best-selling sedan in the market and is overall a highly popular and supremely competent offering by the automaker.
The Altima has a well-tuned handling and a smooth ride quality. The CVT is surprisingly well-tuned and super responsive, and yet manages to return great fuel economy. The car is offered with two engine options, a 2.5L inline-4 making 182 horsepower and a 3.5L V-6 making 270 horsepower. Either powertrain is offered as a front-wheel-drive. The Altima stands up to other mid-size sedan offerings in the market like the Ford Fusion and the Honda Accord.
The Altima is offered in a plethora of configurations, though they can be largely classified into 4 trims: the basic Altima, the S, the SV, and the SL. There are two engine options on offer: the 2.5L inline-4 is available on all trims, while the 3.5L V-6 is only available with the S, SV, and SL trims. Every Altima comes standard with the XTronic CVT gearbox.
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Trims |
Base |
S |
SV |
SL |
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MSRP (2.5) |
$22,170 |
$22,690 |
$24,340 |
$27,920 |
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MSRP (3.5) |
N/A |
$26,320 |
$28,520 |
$30,820 |
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Features |
4-speaker sound system |
Includes Base + |
Include S + |
Include 2.5 SV + |
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16-inch steel wheels |
Automatic headlights |
17-inch alloy wheels |
Leather upholstery |
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Keyless ignition/entry |
Cruise control |
Dual-zone climate control |
8-way power driver’s seat |
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Height adjustable driver’s seat |
6-way power driver’s seat |
5.0-inch infotainment |
Heated front seats |
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6-speaker sound system |
Rearview camera |
9-speaker Premium Bose audio |
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Satellite radio |
Sunroof |
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Remote ignition |
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The SV trim makes the most sense in the lineup, while the SL trim adds premium features. Either engine configuration is well tuned with the CVT, though the 3.5L V-6 is recommended for smoother ride quality and the true driving character the sedan can offer. The inline-4 engine is also exceptionally good in its response, and particularly at fuel efficiency.
Powering the Altima 2.5 is a 2.5L inline-4 engine that makes 182 horsepower and 180 foot-pounds of torque. The engine is mated to the Xtronic CVT transmission, which is standard across the whole Altima lineup. The larger 3.5L V-6 engine is also offered on almost every model of the sedan, this engine puts up 270 horsepower and 251 foot-pounds of torque.
Nissan has managed to tune the powertrain to deliver the great response and brilliant fuel economy, though, in spirited acceleration, the inline-4 engine tends to get a bit raucous. Every Altima further features a front-wheel-drive.
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Model |
Nissan Altima 2.5 |
Ford Fusion S |
Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|---|
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MSRP |
$22,170 |
$21,970 |
$22,750 |
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Engine |
2.5L inline-4 |
2.5L inline-4 |
2.4L inline-4 |
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Drivetrain |
FWD |
FWD |
FWD |
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Transmission |
CVT |
6-speed automatic |
CVT |
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Power |
182 hp @ 6000 rpm |
175 hp @ 6000 rpm |
189 hp @ 6400 rpm |
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Torque |
180 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm |
175 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm |
182 ft-lbs. @ 3900 rpm |
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0-60 mph (seconds) |
8.2 |
8.8 |
8.7 |
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Quarter-mile (mph) |
16.3 |
16.5 |
16.3 |
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Top Speed (mph) |
130 |
108 |
125 |
Considering the acceleration, the Altima with its 2.5L engine zips to the 60 mph mark in 8.2 scones, which is amongst the quickest in its segment. Further, the sedan also touches the quarter-mile in 16.3 seconds, which is also on the quicker side. The 3.5L V-6 manages to reach 60 mph in just 6.2 seconds. The Honda Accord has a better power output from the motor, though the CVT in this case is more attuned for smoothness than throttle response.
Fuel economy was lacking in the previous generation of the Altima. Though with the carefully tuned CVT, the sedan manages to compete with the offers by the South Koreans, Hyundai, and Kia. The 2.5L engine manages 27 mpg in cities, 38 mpg on highways, and 31 mpg combined. With the 3.5L V-6, the Nissan Altima has 22 mpg in cities, 31 on highways, and 25 mpg combined.
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Model |
Nissan Altima 2.5 |
Ford Fusion S |
Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|---|
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MPG (City) (mpg) |
27 |
22 |
26 |
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MPG (Highway) (mpg) |
38 |
34 |
34 |
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MPG (Combined) (mpg) |
31 |
26 |
29 |
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Fuel Capacity (gallon) |
18.0 |
16.5 |
17.2 |
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Range (City/Hwy) |
486/684 |
363/561 |
447/585 |
The Nissan Altima further has a large 18-gallon fuel tank, that allows it to cover more than 580 mpg on a full tank. The range is far more than almost any competitor in the market currently. Owing the 2.5 Nissan Altima will make gas stations a rare occurrence. Both the rivals in the segment stand behind the 31 mpg combined mileage of Altima.
The 2014 Nissan Altima has a roomy cabin enough to fit 4 people in comfort. Headroom is also great in the rear row for taller passengers. The “Zero Gravity” seats in the car are based on research by NASA and are perfectly suited for long-distance trips.
The driver’s seat is 6-way power-adjustable and can be upgraded to 8-way adjustable. The rear seat is laid back and offers ample contouring to accommodate two passengers. Three passengers will also find the rear row comfortable for shorter trips.
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Model |
Nissan Altima 2.5 |
Ford Fusion S |
Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|---|
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
40.0/56.4/45.0 |
39.2/57.8/44.3 |
39.1/58.6/42.5 |
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Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
37.1/56.5/36.1 |
37.8/56.9/38.3 |
37.5/56.5/38.5 |
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Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
15.4 |
16.0 |
15.8 |
The rear row legroom is a bit longer than the previous generation for the Altima, though compared to the class, it is a bit on the lower side. The incline angle of the seats in the rear though makes them perfectly capable of carrying passengers with minimal jostling around. The boot space at 15.4 cubic feet is about average for the class. Some standout interior features include:
The Display Audio package gets a 5.0-inch touchscreen, which is standard in the SV trim onwards. The touchscreen has a rear-view camera, USB connectivity, satellite radio, and NissanConnect Apps. AM/FM/CD player is standard on the Altima and so is Bluetooth connectivity.
The SV trim gets a more advanced variant of Bluetooth that allows outbound responses for notifications. The infotainment includes Pandora and Google Maps. An optional 7-inch center display is also available. Some standout infotainment features are:
The 2013 redesign brought the Altima a tasteful redesign on the exterior. The car looks more like its larger sibling, the Nissan Maxima, which is also more in tune with the Infiniti lineup. Nissan has better sheet metal exteriors, which look much more rigid.
The arrow-like motifs are much more apparent in the headlights and the tail lamps. The front grille is chrome lined, which is rather well proportioned.
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Model |
Nissan Altima 2.5 |
Ford Fusion S |
Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|---|
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
3193 |
3431 |
3342 |
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Length (in.) |
191.5 |
191.8 |
191.4 |
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Width (in.) |
72.0 |
72.9 |
72.9 |
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Height (in.) |
57.9 |
58.2 |
57.7 |
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Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Wheelbase (in.) |
109.3 |
112.2 |
109.3 |
Comparing the length of the cars, the Nissan Altima is now as long as the Honda Accord. It is also considerably wider. The Ford Fusion though has the longest wheelbase and width. The redesigned platform is also considerably lighter than Altima’s competition, which most definitely positively affects the fuel economy. Some standout exterior features are:
The Nissan Altima has always fared rather well in the safety department. The current generation steps further and is now much more refined. The NHTSA has awarded the Altima with a 5-star safety rating, with top scores in every sub-category except rollover resistance, where it scores 4 stars. The car has also been awarded as the “Top Safety Pick+'' by the IIHS.
The 2014 Altima is decked out with safety features and technology. It offers Blind Spot Monitors, Lane Departure Warning, and a Rear-view Camera. It also offers standard equipment like the dual front, side, and curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction control, and tire pressure monitors. Some standout safety features in the 2014 Nissan Altima are:
The Nissan Altima offers some of the best value for money in any family sedan. It has a powerful and highly responsive engine, coupled with reliable and supremely efficient transmission. The car also offers a more powerful engine as well as supple ride quality. The interiors are well made and the seats are some of the most comfortable in the segment. Overall the 2014 Nissan Altima could well be the best car in the mid-size sedan segment, and this is recommended.
