Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Kia Soul | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 100.4 in | 9.8 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 161.6 in | 30.7 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 70.3 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 63.4 in | -5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3041 lb. | 2560 lb. | 481 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.2 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.3 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.1 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.1 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 52.7 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.0 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.6 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | -37.8 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 |
2011 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review |
2011 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of head, hip, knee, and foot room. The cushions seem to get less comfortable after a solid 2-3 hours driving. But, at least around town, this is one car in which you can ask friends to sit in the back without being ashamed. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of headroom and legroom. Seat and wheel adjustments easy to make. Feels larger than it actually is. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of headroom. My daughter has lots of visibility in the back while in her car seat. Full size adults can sit back there in comfort. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfort of an intermediate-size car, with everything in easy reach. Able to maintain comfortable safety belt adjustment. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Large enought for two adults see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I am over 6 feet tall and even with the moon roof, I have a ton of headroom and leg room. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
My kids are tall too and with my seat adjusted to my liking, there is a ton of head room and leg room in the back. Love the folding rear seats. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
You can fit another two big people behind you even when you are a 6 footer. Headrests for all passangers. Safety side curtains for all passengers. see full Kia Soul review |
2011 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
It felt smaller than the measurements suggested, relative to its competitors. see full Kia Soul review |