2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 Manual
The 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 Manual is a 175-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,750 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 175 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Altima measures 191.5 inches long on a 110.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,001 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $17,750 ($28,615 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L I4 (QR25DE), gas, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 175 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Injection Type | SMPI (Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual transmission |
| 1st Gear | 3.42 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.94 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.26 |
| 4th Gear | 0.95 |
| 5th Gear | 0.77 |
| Reverse | 3.25 |
| Final Drive | 4.13 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut w/coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link w/coil springs |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Tires Front | P215/60R16 |
| Tires Rear | P215/60R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.5 in |
| Width | 70.4 in |
| Height | 57.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in |
| Front Track | 61 in |
| Rear Track | 61.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,001 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars