Nissan Altima (2012 – 2013) vs Scion tC (2013 – 2016): specs compared
The Scion tC is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 175 hp. It is the lighter car, from 1,393 kg against 1,417 kg. At 4,595 mm, the Nissan Altima is 175 mm longer than the Scion tC.
| Specification |
Nissan
Altima
2012 – 2013
|
Scion
tC
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2013 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 175 hp | 182 hp |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 6.3 – 7.4 s |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,595 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,417 kg | 1,393 – 1,413 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

