Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Pontiac Vibe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 102.4 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 171.9 in | 20.4 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 69.9 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 62.2 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3041 lb. | 2701 lb. | 340 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.2 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 51.7 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.8 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 52.6 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 47.8 in | 6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.3 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.6 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 ft3 | 54.1 ft3 | -38.5 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 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Room for a 6 foot 4 inch person see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
room to move see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2007 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It would only fit the 2 kids in their seat. There is a 3rd belt, but the car seats took up the space where the adult would go between them. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Heating/cooling of the rear seats is poor. see full Pontiac Vibe review |