Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
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 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 91.7 in | 18.5 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 157.3 in | 35 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 67.7 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 49.0 in | 8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 2447 lb. | 827 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 37.4 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.2 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 50.6 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 43.1 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 0.0 in | 36.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 37.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.6 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 10.3 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 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |