Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Kia Rondo | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 179.0 in | 13.3 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 71.7 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 67.7 in | -9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3041 lb. | 3333 lb. | -292 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.6 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.3 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 41.6 in | -4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 53.9 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.2 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.1 in | -35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.3 in | -40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -30.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.6 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.6 | 31.7 ft3 | -16.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -58.4 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 |
2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |