Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 108.3 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 190.7 in | 1.6 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 78.5 in | -8.1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 68.2 in | -10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 4535 lb. | -1261 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 61.6 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 59.0 in | -6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.2 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 61.5 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 59.1 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.7 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -28.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.6 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.6 | 42.9 ft3 | -27.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -67.9 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |