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2012 Lexus RX and 2011 Nissan Altima Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Lexus RX | Nissan Altima | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 234 lb-ft@4800 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 158 hp@5200 162 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 109.3 in | -1.4 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 190.7 in | -2.9 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 70.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 57.9 in | 8.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4358 lb. | 3370 lb. | 988 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.6 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 55.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.8 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 44.1 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 36.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 55.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 52.5 in | 2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.8 in | 1 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 24.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.3 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 65 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Lexus RX
| 2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review | |
| 2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Lexus RX
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Altima
| 2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2010 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2010 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily see full Nissan Altima review |
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