Model Year | 2011 | 2019 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Mazda CX-5 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.2 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 179.1 in | 11.6 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 72.5 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 65.3 in | -7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3357 lb. | 3825 lb. | -468 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 57.1 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 55.2 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.0 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.8 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 55.3 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.6 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 30.9 ft3 | -15.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 59.6 ft3 | -44.3 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 |
2019 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Mazda CX-5.