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Nissan Altima (2011) vs. Audi A3 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Nissan Altima and 2008 Audi A3 specs.

2011 Nissan Altima and 2008 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Nissan Altima Audi A3  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@4400
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@6300
236 lb-ft@2800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable CVT 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.3 in 101.5 in 7.8 in
Length 190.7 in 168.7 in 22 in
Width 70.7 in 69.5 in 1.2 in
Height 57.9 in 56.0 in 1.9 in
Curb Weight 3357 lb. 3660 lb. -303 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 15.0 gal. 5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 38.1 in 2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 54.3 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.8 in 0.0 in 56.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.1 in 41.2 in 2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.8 in 36.9 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.5 in 52.8 in 2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.5 in 0.0 in 52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 34.8 in 1 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 76 in (over 2 rows) 3.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.3 ft3 13.1 ft3 2.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.3 ft3 54.6 ft3 -39.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Altima

2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Audi A3

2008 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review
 
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