Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Mercury Mountaineer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 113.7 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 193.5 in | -1.2 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 73.5 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 72.8 in | -14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 4545 lb. | -1271 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.0 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.4 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.4 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 59.0 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 55.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.9 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -33.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.6 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.6 | 43.9 ft3 | -28.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 ft3 | 82.8 ft3 | -67.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.