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
2002 – 2006
|
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.