Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,019 mm | 4,884 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,516 kg | 1,379 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 76 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 955 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 925 mm | 63 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 481 L | 442 L | 39 L |
2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus 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 |