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Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 110.5 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 200.4 in | -8.1 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 72.9 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 58.7 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 3712 lb. | -438 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.4 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.7 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 56.4 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.3 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 58.6 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 57.2 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.6 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.6 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review |
2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior room is outstanding. Trunk room is phenomenal, especially with flip and fold flat rear seat. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat had good room. Passengers had good leg room. Only adults over 6ft would touch the backs of the front seat with their legs. Draw back was the low roof. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |