Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Nissan Xterra | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 178.7 in | 13.6 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 72.8 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 74.9 in | -17 in |
Curb Weight | 3041 lb. | 4150 lb. | -1109 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.3 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.9 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.4 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 58.3 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 46.1 in | 8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 34.4 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.6 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -19.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | -50.1 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 |
2007 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are supportive without being rigid. I like the easy to clean, removable seating material. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2007 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The rear seat on the XTerra is not spacious, but it is sufficient for shorter adults, kids, and pets. At 6'4", I'm cramped and the narrow door opening doesn't help with access. Still, it's far less clastrophobic than the FJ Cruiser. see full Nissan Xterra review |