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Nissan Altima (2008) vs. Nissan Murano (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Nissan Altima and 2009 Nissan Murano specs.

2008 Nissan Altima and 2009 Nissan Murano Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Nissan Altima Nissan Murano  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@6000
350 Nm@4400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
198 kW@6000
336 Nm@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable CVT CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,776 mm 2,824 mm 0 mm
Length 4,821 mm 4,788 mm 0 mm
Width 1,796 mm 1,882 mm 0 mm
Height 1,471 mm 1,702 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,512 kg 1,749 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 76 L 82 L -6 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,019 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,415 mm 1,514 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,443 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,107 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 935 mm 1,001 mm 934 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,410 mm 1,514 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,334 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,003 mm 922 mm -921 mm
Total Legroom 2,075 mm (over 2 rows) 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 507 L 923 L -416 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 17.9 2,311 L 15.9

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Altima

2008 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Comfortable for 6 ft adult. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
adjustability see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Very good for tall people, even with sunroof. Seat is adjustable in 3 directions plus lumbar support. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
I guess these first three are of a piece. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
Very comfortable and i found all the controls very intuitive. the driving position is right and everything falls where you would expect it. see full Nissan Altima review
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
2008 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
tight quarters. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
Good luck fitting more than one person of or above average size in the back. For one person, I find that having them sit in one seat and putting their legs across behind the other seat creates the illusion of them having more room. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
My shoulder room is cramped and i feel like the whole front seating area is a too small. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Difficult entry; Lever in akward position to move front passenger seat forward for rear seat ingress/egress. Headroom, legroom. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Not much room back there but that is to be expected in a coupe You can get small adults back there for short trips see full Nissan Altima review
2008 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
test drove it for 15 minutes and never could found the right driving position see full Nissan Altima review
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Murano

2009 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
Hip point makes easy entry/egress. Supports my 265 pound frame. Offers enough leg/hip/shoulder room. Seats are heated, which is great in the cold Arctic. Many choices of moving/tilting helps me get a comfortable position at all times whild driving! see full Nissan Murano review
2010 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
You can fit comfortably 3 adults across the back (for short to medium trips) or two car seats and one adult. see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
The power driver seat and tilting/telescopic steer wheel puts you in perfect driving position- I felt that the RAV-4s steering wheel was always too far away. see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
Very comfy for the long hauls. see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
Grown up 6'ish sons, there's plenty of room for them in back. see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
Well fitted comfortable seat with quality leather and plenty of adjustments. 2 Seat memory makes minimizes readjustment with 2 drivers and allows for easy exit and entrance. see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
There is plenty of room in the front seat area. It feels open and spacious. Tall drivers might find they would like a little more headroom or the ability to lower the seat another inch. see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
The rear set is large and fairly comfortable with plenty of leg room and easy access. The rear seat backs recline, making them more comfortable for travel. see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
Fully adjustable , lumbar, heated leather. see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
Very roomy and comfortable. Heated seats add a nice touch. see full Nissan Murano review
2009 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
Slghtly less leg room for 2nd row passenger see full Nissan Murano review
2009 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
Overall, the seat is too soft. The seatback is completely lacking in lateral support and the cushion is too short with no thigh support. It’s fine for around town driving, but tiring after just an hour of highway travel. The lumbar support is decent, b see full Nissan Murano review
 
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