Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 303 hp@6800 264 lb-ft@5300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 110.2 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 196.9 in | 192.3 in | 4.6 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 70.4 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 57.9 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 3274 lb. | 771 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 40.8 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 56.3 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.0 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.9 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 56.0 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.5 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 36.4 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
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 |