Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Lexus SC | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 288 hp@5600 317 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.1 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 178.5 in | 13.8 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 72.0 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 53.1 in | 4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 3840 lb. | -566 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 37.2 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.8 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.7 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 43.6 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 27.1 in | 10.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 46.6 in | 9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 49.5 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 27.1 in | 9.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 70.7 in (over 2 rows) | 9.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.6 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 6.8 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 SC.