Hyundai Sonata (2021) vs. Nissan Altima (2006) Specs

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2021 Hyundai Sonata and 2006 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year	2021	2006
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Nissan Altima
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 290 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@1650	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	8-speed automated manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.8 in	110.2 in	1.6 in
Length	192.9 in	192.3 in	0.6 in
Width	73.2 in	70.4 in	2.8 in
Height	56.9 in	57.9 in	-1 in
Curb Weight	3552 lb.	3274 lb.	278 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	20.0 gal.	-4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.8 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	56.3 in	1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	53.0 in	1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	46.1 in	43.9 in	2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.6 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	56.0 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.4 in	54.5 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.8 in	36.4 in	-1.6 in
Total Legroom	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	80.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.6 in
Cargo Volume	16.3 ft³	15.6 ft³	0.7 ft³

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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

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