Lexus ES (2002 – 2006) vs Nissan Altima (2002 – 2006): specs compared

The Nissan Altima is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 228 hp. The Lexus ES has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 180 km/h. The Nissan Altima is the lighter car, from 1,379 kg against 1,520 kg.

Specification Lexus ES Lexus ES 2002 – 2006 Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2002 – 2006
Overview
Origin Japan Japan
Documented years 2002 – 2006 2002 – 2006
Body style — —
Variants 2 6
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 213 – 228 hp 177 – 264 hp
Torque 299 – 325 Nm 244 – 340 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.2 – 8.1 s —
Top speed 225 – 230 km/h 175 – 180 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 10.2 L/100 km —
Dimensions
Length 4,854 mm 4,884 – 4,890 mm
Width 1,811 mm 1,788 mm
Height 1,455 mm 1,458 – 1,471 mm
Wheelbase 2,720 mm 2,799 mm
Curb weight 1,520 – 1,575 kg 1,379 – 1,498 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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