Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5100 245 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 103.0 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 168.9 in | 21.8 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 67.1 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 65.2 in | -7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3357 lb. | 3414 lb. | -57 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 53.8 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 50.1 in | 6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 40.6 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.5 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.6 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 46.7 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 40.9 in | -5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 | -48.9 ft3 |
2010 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Comfortable for 6 ft adult. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I have a bad leg ,the high seat ,wide door opening and extra leg make it easy for me to swing my leg in and out. It has more room than lots of other cars. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Can seat 2 adults comfortably. Plenty of leg room and visibility. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Surprising amount of rear seat room see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have logged many miles with family in tow. There is ample space in both the front and rear. Actually surprising considering the diminuitive size of the PT. The extra leg room for the rear passengers comes at the expense of cargo space. Tiny trunk that is difficult to access if you are tall. Costco runs are always interesting. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |