Nissan Altima (2011) vs. Buick Verano (2013) Specs

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2011 Nissan Altima and 2013 Buick Verano Specifications

Model Year	2011	2013
Model	Nissan Altima	Buick Verano
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	105.7 in	3.6 in
Length	190.7 in	183.9 in	6.8 in
Width	70.7 in	71.5 in	-0.8 in
Height	57.9 in	58.4 in	-0.5 in
Curb Weight	3357 lb.	3550 lb.	-193 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	15.0 gal.	5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	38.3 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	55.1 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.8 in	53.7 in	3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	42.0 in	2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	37.8 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	52.9 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.5 in	51.9 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	34.7 in	1.1 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	3.2 in
Cargo Volume	15.3 ft³	14.3 ft³	1 ft³

2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review
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

2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review
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 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Buick Verano's impression of substance and solidity extends to its seats. The front buckets are larger and more thickly padded than those in the typical compact sedan, yet have a firm, properly supportive underlying structure. They look and feel "premium." The Acura ILX's front seats, with more prominent side bolsters, provide better lateral support in hard turns, but don't feel as solid or as luxurious. see full Buick Verano review

2013 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	While the Buick Verano's exterior is large for a compact sedan, its rear seat is among the tightest. The ILX is a bit tighter still. In it I can just fit behind my 5-9 self. But anyone who requires an adult-friendly rear seat will likely reject both cars (along with the new Cadillac ATS). The Verano's 14.5 cubic foot trunk--two cubes over the ILX's--is more competitive, and more in line with Buick's traditional strengths. see full Buick Verano review

2013 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I'm 6'3. With the seat all the way back I can't reach the pedals. I really don't need to say more. see full Buick Verano review
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am 6'1", broad shouldered, overweight, and considered quite a big guy, but I have no trouble fitting into the car. Even if you are a couple of inches higher than me, you should be okay. Be advised I chose a car without a sunroof. The sunroof may cut into that headroom. see full Buick Verano review
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The seat cushioning is about the best in the business. The foam density Buick used is unlike any I have experienced. see full Buick Verano review

2013 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	If you're tall, prepare for cramping if you have anyone needing to sit behind you. I cannot explain the lack of room here. With my seat in my long range riding position (as far back as I can go with my feet still reaching the pedals) there is 1 and a half inches between the edge of the back seat and the kneeboard on the back of the drivers seat. There is no human capable of putting their leg behind that. see full Buick Verano review
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	No rear seat venting except the floor makes it a bit stuffy for the rear seat passengers. The rear seating area is tight to get into but once seated provide enough space. see full Buick Verano review
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	My right knee(with shorts on) hits the hard plastic to discomfort. I thought about putting some padding there. Same with the lack of padding inside the map pocket on the door to keep contents from rattleing. see full Buick Verano review

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