Model Year | 2006 | 2020 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 109.4 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 189.0 in | 3.3 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 74.4 in | -4 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 66.5 in | -8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 3968 lb. | -694 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.5 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.1 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 56.7 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.2 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 58.0 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 56.4 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.4 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.4 in | -41.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.7 in | -31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | -32 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.6 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.6 | 38.0 ft3 | -22.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -57.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Sorento.