Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Lexus LX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
5.7L V8 DOHC-4v 383 hp@5600 403 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 112.2 in | -2 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 196.5 in | -4.2 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 77.6 in | -7.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 75.6 in | -17.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 5995 lb. | -2721 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.3 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 61.0 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 58.9 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.9 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.9 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 61.4 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 58.5 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 34.4 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.8 in | -35.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.3 in | -62.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.6 in | -56.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.3 in | -28.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 105.6 in (over 3 rows) | -25.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.6 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.6 | 41.0 ft3 | -25.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 ft3 | 83.1 ft3 | -67.5 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 2009 Lexus LX.