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2012 Nissan Altima and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Nissan Altima | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 91.7 in | 13.6 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 157.3 in | 25.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 67.7 in | 3 in |
| Height | 55.3 in | 49.0 in | 6.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3301 lb. | 2441 lb. | 860 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 37.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 50.6 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 43.1 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 0.0 in | 47.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 0.0 in | 34.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 33.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 8.2 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima
| 2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | I'm already stuck. In just about every other way aside from fuel economy the Altima is a good, even very good car, yet an unremarkable one. Either this, or a strength must be qualified with a "but." The latter is the case with the front seats. Inspired by the "zero gravity" seats designed by NASA for ultra-long-distance travel, the Altima's buckets feel substantial and fit like a glove. BUT...also check the reasons not to buy an Altima. Move to the back seat, and Nissan's midsize sedan has a clearer advantage. The comfortably padded rear seat cushions in both the Altima and the Fushion provide good thigh support--those in many competitors do not. The Altima's rear seat isn't quite the roomiest, but it is roomier than the Fusion's. see full Nissan Altima review | |
| 2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The NASA-inspired driver's seat is very comfortable and supportive, BUT its headrest juts so far forward that I had to remove it and reinsert it turned around. This severely compromises safety, but otherwise the headrest presses very uncomfortably against the back of my head. For this reason I doubt I could own an Altima. The average person, with a less vertical neck, won't have this problem. Just be sure to pay attention to this during your test drive. see full Nissan Altima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima
| 2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
The seats are very comfortable, I would have been happy if both the driver and passenger were electronic. The lumbar support is fantastic and the driver seats is 8-way adjustable. For tall people this car will be a great ride. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Huge back seat for a sedan (legroom) and even three abreast is not that terrible. Big guys did not complain. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Kids in the back seat love the limoesque space. I do enjoy anchor locks and the well placed seat belts. There is definitely some intelligent design and practice into everything and anything in this car. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2012 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2012 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 |
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