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Nissan Altima (2006) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Nissan Altima and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2006 Nissan Altima and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Nissan Altima Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5800
249 lb-ft@4400
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,799 mm 2,329 mm 0 mm
Length 4,884 mm 3,995 mm 1 mm
Width 1,788 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Height 1,471 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,485 kg 1,107 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 76 L 48 L 28 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,036 mm 950 mm -949 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,430 mm 1,351 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,346 mm 1,285 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,115 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 955 mm 0 mm 955 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,422 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,384 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 925 mm 0 mm 925 mm
Total Legroom 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 1 mm
Cargo Volume 442 L 150 L 292 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Altima

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2007 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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