Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
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 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 90.9 in | 19.3 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 154.1 in | 38.2 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 68.3 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 48.6 in | 9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 2332 lb. | 942 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 37.4 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 52.2 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 52.0 in | 1 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 | 4.6 ft3 | 11 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 |
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
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