| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Nissan Altima | Jeep Compass | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Length | 192.3 in | 173.4 in | 18.9 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 69.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 65.2 in | -7.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3041 lb. | 3082 lb. | -41 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 52.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 40.6 in | 3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.9 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 54.0 in | 2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 51.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.4 in | -3 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.6 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | -7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 ft3 | 53.6 ft3 | -38 ft3 |
| 2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Jeep Compass.