Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5800 338 Nm@4400 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 182 kW@5000 350 Nm@2500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,884 mm | 4,674 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,788 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,485 kg | 1,683 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 69 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 998 mm | -43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 925 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 442 L | 847 L | -405 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 | 1,659 L | 14.6 |
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 |
2008 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The thigh bolsters are snug without insinuating that the driver could lose ten pounds. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers can sit without hitting their heads or knees. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good ajustability and plenty of room for tall drivers see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2008 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Tested CX-7s with both cloth and leather seats. Both materials thin and not supportive. Cloth seats lumpy with uneven feeling surface. see full Mazda CX-7 review |