Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | BMW 2-Series | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 105.9 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 174.7 in | 17.6 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 69.8 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 55.8 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 3535 lb. | -261 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.4 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.5 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.5 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 53.4 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 33.0 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 5.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.6 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |