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Nissan Altima (2006) vs. Chevrolet Impala (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Nissan Altima and 2008 Chevrolet Impala specs.

2006 Nissan Altima and 2008 Chevrolet Impala Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Nissan Altima Chevrolet Impala  
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
 
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. 3790 lb. -516 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Altima

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala

2008 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Good support for legs and back. Seat adjusts to fit most people. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Perhaps the largest rear seat in a sedan. Can squeeze three normal adults. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Large seat for my large seat, very good lumbar support, good power adjustments. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Very easy to get in and out of this car. Front seat is roomy and fairly comfortable. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Large trunk space seems to sacrifise rear seat area. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
When the drivers seat is all the way back there is little rear seat legroom for tall folks. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala review
 
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