Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Fiesta | Nissan Altima | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 110.2 in | -12.2 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 192.3 in | -18.7 in |
Width | 66.8 in | 70.4 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 57.9 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2578 lb. | 3041 lb. | -463 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.8 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 56.3 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.0 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.9 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 56.0 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 54.5 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.2 in | 36.4 in | -5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -6.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.8 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
2013 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2013 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review |
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 |