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 Lexus ES 2012 – 2015 Nissan Altima 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.

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