Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,884 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,788 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,485 kg | 1,390 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 60 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 935 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 818 mm | 107 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 442 L | 215 L | 227 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 RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |