Nissan Altima (2006) vs. Volkswagen Golf (2023) Specs

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2006 Nissan Altima and 2023 Volkswagen Golf Specifications

Model Year	2006	2023
Model	Nissan Altima	Volkswagen Golf
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 241 hp@5000 273 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	103.6 in	6.6 in
Length	192.3 in	168.8 in	23.5 in
Width	70.4 in	70.4 in	0 in
Height	57.9 in	57.6 in	0.3 in
Curb Weight	3227 lb.	3113 lb.	114 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in	38.5 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	55.9 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	53.4 in	-0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	41.2 in	2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.1 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	53.9 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	46.3 in	8.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	35.0 in	1.4 in
Total Legroom	80.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	4.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.6 ft³	19.9 ft³	-4.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.6 ft³	34.5 ft³	-18.9 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

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