Model Year | 2015 | 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 | 2,741 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,050 kg | 1,529 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 76 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,031 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,473 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 935 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 909 mm | 26 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,133 L | 433 L | -432 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,274 L | 15.3 | -13.3 L |
2015 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Lexus RX.
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 |