Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Acura RSX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6000 350 Nm@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@7800 190 Nm@7000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,636 mm | 4,379 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,405 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,497 kg | 1,288 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 50 L | 26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 866 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,209 mm | 1,173 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 742 mm | 132 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,836 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 232 L | 453 L | -221 L |
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 |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |