Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | BMW 1-Series | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 104.7 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 171.7 in | 10.8 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 68.8 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 55.3 in | 56.0 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3334 lb. | 3384 lb. | -50 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 37.9 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 54.0 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 0.0 in | 54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.4 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.1 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.4 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 0.0 in | 47.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 32.0 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 7.4 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
2008 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Comfortable for 6 ft adult. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
adjustability see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very good for tall people, even with sunroof. Seat is adjustable in 3 directions plus lumbar support. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I guess these first three are of a piece. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Very comfortable and i found all the controls very intuitive. the driving position is right and everything falls where you would expect it. see full Nissan Altima review |
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 |
2008 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
tight quarters. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Good luck fitting more than one person of or above average size in the back. For one person, I find that having them sit in one seat and putting their legs across behind the other seat creates the illusion of them having more room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My shoulder room is cramped and i feel like the whole front seating area is a too small. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Difficult entry; Lever in akward position to move front passenger seat forward for rear seat ingress/egress. Headroom, legroom. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not much room back there but that is to be expected in a coupe You can get small adults back there for short trips see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
test drove it for 15 minutes and never could found the right driving position see full Nissan Altima review |
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 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |