Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Kia Sedona | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 118.9 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 202.0 in | -9.7 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 78.3 in | -7.9 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 69.3 in | -11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3041 lb. | 4387 lb. | -1346 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 63.2 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 59.2 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.7 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 65.3 in | -9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 65.9 in | -11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 40.9 in | -4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.5 in | -60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -36.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.6 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.6 | 80.1 ft3 | -64.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -125.9 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 |
2008 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review |
2008 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review |