Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Nissan Quest | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 124.0 in | -13.8 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 204.1 in | -11.8 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 77.6 in | -7.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 71.9 in | -14 in |
Curb Weight | 3041 lb. | 4291 lb. | -1250 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 63.7 in | -7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 65.6 in | -12.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.7 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 41.7 in | -4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 66.2 in | -10.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 67.4 in | -12.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 42.1 in | -5.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -43.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.6 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.6 | 87.7 ft3 | -72.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 ft3 | 145.7 ft3 | -130.1 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 |
2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |