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Nissan Altima (2006) vs. Nissan Sentra (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Nissan Altima and 2008 Nissan Sentra specs.

2006 Nissan Altima and 2008 Nissan Sentra Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Nissan Altima Nissan Sentra  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5800
249 lb-ft@4400
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@6600
180 lb-ft@5200
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.2 in 105.7 in 4.5 in
Length 192.3 in 179.8 in 12.5 in
Width 70.4 in 70.5 in -0.1 in
Height 57.9 in 59.5 in -1.6 in
Curb Weight 3274 lb. 3078 lb. 196 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 14.5 gal. 5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.8 in 40.6 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 56.9 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 54.1 in -1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.9 in 42.4 in 1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.3 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.0 in 55.1 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.5 in 53.0 in 1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 34.5 in 1.9 in
Total Legroom 80.3 in (over 2 rows) 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 3.4 in
Cargo Volume 15.6 ft3 13.1 ft3 2.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Altima

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2008 Nissan Sentra

2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review
 
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