Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 224 kW@5600 438 Nm@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6000 350 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,032 mm | 4,821 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,458 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,710 kg | 1,512 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 76 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 935 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,003 mm | 954 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,075 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 453 L | 507 L | -54 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Buick LaCrosse.
2008 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Comfortable for 6 ft adult. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
adjustability see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very good for tall people, even with sunroof. Seat is adjustable in 3 directions plus lumbar support. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I guess these first three are of a piece. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Very comfortable and i found all the controls very intuitive. the driving position is right and everything falls where you would expect it. see full Nissan Altima review |
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 |
2008 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
tight quarters. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Good luck fitting more than one person of or above average size in the back. For one person, I find that having them sit in one seat and putting their legs across behind the other seat creates the illusion of them having more room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My shoulder room is cramped and i feel like the whole front seating area is a too small. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Difficult entry; Lever in akward position to move front passenger seat forward for rear seat ingress/egress. Headroom, legroom. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not much room back there but that is to be expected in a coupe You can get small adults back there for short trips see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
test drove it for 15 minutes and never could found the right driving position see full Nissan Altima review |
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 |