Nissan Altima (2010) vs. BMW 1-Series (2013) Specs

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2010 Nissan Altima and 2013 BMW 1-Series Specifications

Model Year	2010	2013
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@1300
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.3 in	104.7 in	0.6 in
Length	182.5 in	172.2 in	10.3 in
Width	70.7 in	68.8 in	1.9 in
Height	55.3 in	56.0 in	-0.7 in
Curb Weight	3301 lb.	3439 lb.	-138 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	8.2 ft³	10.0 ft³	-1.8 ft³

2010 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Comfortable for 6 ft adult. see full Nissan Altima review

2010 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2013 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review

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