Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Nissan 350Z | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6800 268 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 104.3 in | 1 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 169.8 in | 12.7 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 71.5 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 55.3 in | 52.1 in | 3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3301 lb. | 3344 lb. | -43 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.6 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 53.2 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.6 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 0.0 in | 47.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 0.0 in | 34.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 34.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 8.2 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review |
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |