Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@5500 192 lb-ft@1700 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 165 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 99.8 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 177.5 in | -31.9 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 67.3 in | -1 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 55.5 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2712 lb. | 2761 lb. | -49 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 52.5 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.1 in | -52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.6 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 52.6 in | -7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 33.7 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
2007 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
what room? see full Mini Hardtop review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |