Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura RSX | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 105.3 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 172.4 in | 182.5 in | -10.1 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 70.7 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 55.3 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2840 lb. | 3301 lb. | -461 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 53.9 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 54.2 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.5 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 35.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 52.4 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 47.6 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 34.4 in | -5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review |
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily see full Nissan Altima review |