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2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid eCVT
2009 Pontiac G8 Base
$26,800 Starting Price (MSRP)
$28,250 Starting Price (MSRP)
Sub-Model Altima Hybrid Sub-Model G8
Make Nissan Make Pontiac
Model Altima Model G8
Model Year 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid Model Year 2009 Pontiac G8
Year 2011 Year 2009
MSRP $26,800 MSRP $28,250
Engine 2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid Engine 3.6L V6 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) Transmission 5-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 158 hp Horsepower 256 hp
Torque 162 @ 2800-4800/199 @ 0-1500 Torque 248 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm
City 33 MPG City 17 MPG
Highway 33 MPG Highway 25 MPG
Combined 33 MPG Combined 20 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 20 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 19 gallons
Cruising Range City 660 miles Cruising Range City 323 miles
Cruising Range Highway 660 miles Cruising Range Highway 475 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter 36.1 ft Turning Diameter 37.4 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Independent Strut Front Suspension Performance
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Performance
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Optional Navigation System Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Optional Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Optional
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Optional Heated Front Seat(s) Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start Not Available
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Optional
Rear A/C Optional Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Optional Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Standard
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Standard
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Optional Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics Not Available Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Not Available
Cloth Seats Standard Cloth Seats Standard
Leather Seats Optional Leather Seats Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Optional Leather Steering Wheel Optional
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Optional Sun/Moonroof Optional
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Not Available
Satellite Radio Optional Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Optional MP3 Player Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Not Available
Bluetooth Connection Optional Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Optional Premium Sound System Standard
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Optional Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Not Available Smart Device Integration Not Available
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,470 lbs Curb Weight 3,885 lbs
Ground Clearance 5.8 in Ground Clearance N/A
Wheelbase 109.3 in Wheelbase 114.8 in
Front Wheel Size 16" x 7.0" Front Wheel Size 18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size 16" x 7.0" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8"
Front Tire P215/60TR16 Front Tire P245/45R18
Rear Tire P215/60TR16 Rear Tire P245/45R18
Front Width 61.4 in Front Width 62.7 in
Max Width 70.7 in Max Width 74.8 in
Height 58.3 in Height 57.7 in
Length 190.7 in Length 196.1 in
Front Seat Headroom 40.6 in Front Seat Headroom 38.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.7 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 59.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room 56.8 in Front Seat Hip Room 56.7 in
Front Seat Leg Room 44.1 in Front Seat Leg Room 42.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom 36.8 in Rear Seat Headroom 38 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 55.5 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 59.1 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 52.5 in Rear Seat Hip Room 58 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 35.8 in Rear Seat Leg Room 39.4 in
Trunk Volume 10.1 ft³ Trunk Volume 17.5 ft³