Honda CR-V (2013) vs. Nissan Altima (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Honda CR-V and 2012 Nissan Altima specs.
2013 Honda CR-V and 2012 Nissan Altima Specifications
Model Year |
2013 |
2012 |
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Model |
Honda CR-V |
Nissan Altima |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
103.1 in |
109.3 in |
-6.2 in |
Length |
178.3 in |
190.7 in |
-12.4 in |
Width |
71.6 in |
70.7 in |
0.9 in |
Height |
64.7 in |
57.9 in |
6.8 in |
Curb Weight |
3305 lb. |
3180 lb. |
125 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
15.3 gal. |
20.0 gal. |
-4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
39.9 in |
40.6 in |
-0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
58.6 in |
55.7 in |
2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
54.5 in |
56.8 in |
-2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
41.3 in |
44.1 in |
-2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
38.6 in |
36.8 in |
1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
56.4 in |
55.5 in |
0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
53.1 in |
52.5 in |
0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
38.3 in |
35.8 in |
2.5 in |
Total Legroom |
79.6 in (over 2 rows) |
79.9 in (over 2 rows) |
-0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
37.2 ft3 |
15.3 ft3 |
21.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
70.9 ft3 |
15.3 ft3 |
55.6 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Honda CR-V
2013 |
Though a column-mounted shifter and a minivan-like walk through to the second row went away with the third-generation CR-V, Honda's compact crossover retains an interior that puts roominess and functionality ahead of sportiness. Thanks to an open design with a relatively compact instrument panel and center console, both rows feel even roomier than the class-leading (or close to it) specs suggest. Though the second-row seat is mounted too low to provide adults with much thigh support, the floor back there remains hump-free.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Honda CR-V
2013 |
4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats very comfortable and roomy. They almost appear too wide, and I wish they had more lateral support. Very useable center console with a flat top.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima
2013 |
I'm already stuck. In just about every other way aside from fuel economy the Altima is a good, even very good car, yet an unremarkable one. Either this, or a strength must be qualified with a "but." The latter is the case with the front seats. Inspired by the "zero gravity" seats designed by NASA for ultra-long-distance travel, the Altima's buckets feel substantial and fit like a glove. BUT...also check the reasons not to buy an Altima.
Move to the back seat, and Nissan's midsize sedan has a clearer advantage. The comfortably padded rear seat cushions in both the Altima and the Fushion provide good thigh support--those in many competitors do not. The Altima's rear seat isn't quite the roomiest, but it is roomier than the Fusion's.
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2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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The NASA-inspired driver's seat is very comfortable and supportive, BUT its headrest juts so far forward that I had to remove it and reinsert it turned around. This severely compromises safety, but otherwise the headrest presses very uncomfortably against the back of my head. For this reason I doubt I could own an Altima. The average person, with a less vertical neck, won't have this problem. Just be sure to pay attention to this during your test drive.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima
2013 |
4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
The seats are very comfortable, I would have been happy if both the driver and passenger were electronic. The lumbar support is fantastic and the driver seats is 8-way adjustable. For tall people this car will be a great ride.
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2013 |
4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Huge back seat for a sedan (legroom) and even three abreast is not that terrible. Big guys did not complain.
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2012 |
4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room.
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2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 |
4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Kids in the back seat love the limoesque space. I do enjoy anchor locks and the well placed seat belts. There is definitely some intelligent design and practice into everything and anything in this car.
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2012 |
4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable.
see full Nissan Altima review |
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