Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | BMW X5 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6300 350 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 115.5 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 191.1 in | 1.2 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 76.1 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 69.5 in | -11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 5335 lb. | -2061 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.3 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 60.0 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 40.0 in | 3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 58.0 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.6 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.6 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.6 | 21.9 ft3 | -6.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 | -46.2 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 2008 BMW X5.