Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 115.0 in | -4.8 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 190.0 in | 2.3 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 72.0 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 59.4 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 4103 lb. | -829 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.2 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.0 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 54.1 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.2 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.6 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.6 | 18.4 ft3 | -2.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | -40.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.