Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | BMW 7-Series | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5800 251 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 120.9 in | -10.7 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 199.8 in | -7.5 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 74.9 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 58.3 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3316 lb. | 4564 lb. | -1248 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.2 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.2 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 57.2 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.4 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.6 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | -2.1 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 2009 BMW 7-Series.