Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Lexus LS | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 158 hp@5200 162 lb-ft@2800 |
5.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 389 hp@6400 385 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 116.9 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 198.0 in | -8.2 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 73.8 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 58.1 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3548 lb. | 4961 lb. | -1413 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 22.2 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.0 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 58.5 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 55.4 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 0.0 in | 42.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.9 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 55.5 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 0.0 in | 39.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 81.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.9 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
2007 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
adjustability see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very good for tall people, even with sunroof. Seat is adjustable in 3 directions plus lumbar support. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I guess these first three are of a piece. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Very comfortable and i found all the controls very intuitive. the driving position is right and everything falls where you would expect it. see full Nissan Altima review |
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 |
2007 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Good luck fitting more than one person of or above average size in the back. For one person, I find that having them sit in one seat and putting their legs across behind the other seat creates the illusion of them having more room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
test drove it for 15 minutes and never could found the right driving position see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
tight quarters. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My shoulder room is cramped and i feel like the whole front seating area is a too small. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Difficult entry; Lever in akward position to move front passenger seat forward for rear seat ingress/egress. Headroom, legroom. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not much room back there but that is to be expected in a coupe You can get small adults back there for short trips see full Nissan Altima review |
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 2008 Lexus LS.