Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5800 338 Nm@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 125 kW@7000 190 Nm@5000 |
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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 |
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 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |