Lexus ES (2012 – 2015) vs Nissan Altima (2012 – 2018): specs compared
Both offer around 268 hp at most. The Nissan Altima is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 7.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 209 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,410 kg against 1,610 kg.
| Specification |
Lexus
ES
2012 – 2015
|
Nissan
Altima
2012 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2015 | 2012 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 – 268 hp | 182 – 271 hp |
| Torque | 213 – 336 Nm | 244 – 251 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 9.8 s | 5.7 – 7.3 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 209 km/h | 209 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 9.8 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,895 mm | 4,864 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,471 – 1,476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,776 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,610 – 1,679 kg | 1,410 – 1,495 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.