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Nissan Altima (2006) vs. Honda Civic (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Nissan Altima and 2006 Honda Civic specs.

2006 Nissan Altima and 2006 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year 2006 2006  
Model Nissan Altima Honda Civic  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5800
249 lb-ft@4400
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
197 hp@7800
139 lb-ft@6200
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.2 in 106.3 in 3.9 in
Length 192.3 in 176.7 in 15.6 in
Width 70.4 in 69.0 in 1.4 in
Height 57.9 in 56.5 in 1.4 in
Curb Weight 3274 lb. 2912 lb. 362 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.8 in 39.4 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 53.7 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 51.9 in 1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.9 in 42.2 in 1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.4 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.0 in 52.4 in 3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.5 in 51.0 in 3.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 34.6 in 1.8 in
Total Legroom 80.3 in (over 2 rows) 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 3.5 in
Cargo Volume 15.6 ft3 12.0 ft3 3.6 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Honda Civic

2006 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
great support. the sides basically hold you - which is important because the car can generate serious g-forces going around corners see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Frankly, the best seats I have sat in outside of a couple BMW Ms. Supportive, well bolstered with good lateral support. Also good support for the lower back for long drives. see full Honda Civic review
2007 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
very comfortable to drive see full Honda Civic review
2006 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Perfect fit for me! Very comfortable see full Honda Civic review
2006 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I fit pretty nicely in the civic without completing eliminating the backseat behind me. see full Honda Civic review
2005 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I have driven for as long as 12 hours in one sitting behind the wheel (only getting out for gas) and it felt fine. It is a firmer seat then some luxury cars, but for the economy level cars, it is a great seat. see full Honda Civic review
2006 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Seat needs an adjustable lumber support. see full Honda Civic review
2007 2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
back seat? maybe for a child on a short trip. see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Active headrest was and is too far forward for comfort. This casues headaches for some people - incldung my wife. see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
All cars sold in northern climes should have heated seats at least optional. see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Not comfortable for tall people in the rear seat. see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Rear seat does not fold down see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
merely adequate although better than in the past see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
merely adequate, seats could have more support see full Honda Civic review
2006 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Felt less comfortable than the Prius. see full Honda Civic review
2005 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The car is tiny. Period. see full Honda Civic review
 
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