Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Lancer | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 105.7 in | -2 in |
Length | 180.0 in | 179.8 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 70.5 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 59.5 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3480 lb. | 3078 lb. | 402 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 56.9 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.1 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 55.1 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.0 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 34.5 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.6 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review |
2012 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review |
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