Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Chrysler Aspen | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@4400 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 335 hp@5200 370 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 119.2 in | -9.9 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 200.8 in | -10.1 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 76.0 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 74.3 in | -16.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3357 lb. | 5059 lb. | -1702 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 59.4 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 58.8 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.4 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.3 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 59.6 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 57.2 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.4 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.0 in | -48 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.5 in | -34.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | -33.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.3 | 67.3 ft3 | -52 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 102.4 ft3 | -87.1 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 |
2007 Chrysler Aspen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 303-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Its equipped with two captains chairs and a console for passenegers. Plenty of room all around and easy exit and entry. see full Chrysler Aspen review |