Nissan Altima (2012 – 2018) vs Ford Fusion North American (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Nissan Altima is the more powerful of the two, with up to 270 hp against 231 hp. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 180 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,410 kg against 1,512 kg.
| Specification |
Nissan
Altima
2012 – 2018
|
Ford
Fusion North American
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2018 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Hybrid, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 182 – 271 hp | 142 – 234 hp |
| Torque | 244 – 251 Nm | 175 – 366 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 – 7.3 s | — |
| Top speed | 209 – 235 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 2.4 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,864 mm | 4,869 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,471 – 1,476 mm | 1,476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,410 – 1,495 kg | 1,512 – 1,670 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.