Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Lexus RX | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 158 hp@5200 162 lb-ft@2800 |
3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 209 hp@5600 212 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 186.2 in | 4.5 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 72.6 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 66.1 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3370 lb. | 4190 lb. | -820 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 57.9 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 55.6 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.5 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 57.1 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 55.1 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.4 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 38.3 ft3 | -23 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 | -69.4 ft3 |
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review |
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |