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Nissan Altima (2008) vs. Nissan Murano (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Nissan Altima and 2011 Nissan Murano specs.

2008 Nissan Altima and 2011 Nissan Murano Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Nissan Altima Nissan Murano  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@4400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
265 hp@6000
248 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable CVT CVT  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.3 in 111.2 in -1.9 in
Length 189.8 in 188.5 in 1.3 in
Width 70.7 in 74.1 in -3.4 in
Height 57.9 in 67.0 in -9.1 in
Curb Weight 3334 lb. 3855 lb. -521 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 21.7 gal. -1.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.1 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 59.6 in -3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.8 in 54.8 in 2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 43.6 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.8 in 39.4 in -2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.5 in 59.6 in -4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.5 in 55.4 in -2.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.5 in 36.3 in 3.2 in
Total Legroom 81.7 in (over 2 rows) 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.9 ft3 32.6 ft3 -14.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 17.9 ft3 81.6 ft3 -63.7 ft3

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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 2011 Nissan Murano

2011 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 
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