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Nissan Altima (2006) vs. Acura MDX (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Nissan Altima and 2009 Acura MDX specs.

2006 Nissan Altima and 2009 Acura MDX Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Altima

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX

2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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