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Nissan Altima (2006) vs. Ford Focus (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Nissan Altima and 2013 Ford Focus specs.

2006 Nissan Altima and 2013 Ford Focus Specifications

Model Year 2006 2013  
Model Nissan Altima Ford Focus  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5800
249 lb-ft@4400
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@2700
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.2 in 104.3 in 5.9 in
Length 192.3 in 178.5 in 13.8 in
Width 70.4 in 71.8 in -1.4 in
Height 57.9 in 57.7 in 0.2 in
Curb Weight 3274 lb. 3210 lb. 64 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 12.4 gal. 7.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.8 in 38.3 in 2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 55.6 in 0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 53.9 in -0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.9 in 41.9 in 2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 38.0 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.0 in 53.7 in 2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.5 in 52.7 in 1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 33.2 in 3.2 in
Total Legroom 80.3 in (over 2 rows) 75.1 in (over 2 rows) 5.2 in
Cargo Volume 15.6 ft3 13.2 ft3 2.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Altima

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford Focus

2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2012 Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford Focus

2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review
2012 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review
 
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