Lexus IS (2008) vs. Nissan Altima (2012) Specs

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2008 Lexus IS and 2012 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year	2008	2012
Model	Lexus IS	Nissan Altima
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.5 in	109.3 in	-1.8 in
Length	180.1 in	190.7 in	-10.6 in
Width	70.9 in	70.7 in	0.2 in
Height	56.1 in	57.9 in	-1.8 in
Curb Weight	3455 lb.	3180 lb.	275 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	20.0 gal.	-2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	40.6 in	-3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	55.7 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	56.8 in	-2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	44.1 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	36.8 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.7 in	55.5 in	-2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	52.5 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.6 in	35.8 in	-5.2 in
Total Legroom	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	-5.4 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	15.3 ft³	-2.3 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Lexus IS

2008 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review

2008 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review
2007	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review
2007	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima

2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
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. see full Nissan Altima review

2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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. see full Nissan Altima review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima

2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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. see full Nissan Altima review
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. see full Nissan Altima review
2012	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review

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. see full Nissan Altima review
2012	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review

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