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Nissan Altima (2011) vs. Pontiac Vibe (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Nissan Altima and 2006 Pontiac Vibe specs.

2011 Nissan Altima and 2006 Pontiac Vibe Specifications

Model Year 2011 2006  
Model Nissan Altima Pontiac Vibe  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.3 in 102.4 in 6.9 in
Length 190.7 in 171.9 in 18.8 in
Width 70.7 in 69.9 in 0.8 in
Height 57.9 in 62.2 in -4.3 in
Curb Weight 3180 lb. 2701 lb. 479 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.6 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 53.2 in 2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.8 in 51.7 in 5.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.1 in 41.8 in 2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.8 in 39.8 in -3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.5 in 52.6 in 2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.5 in 47.8 in 4.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 36.3 in -0.5 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.3 ft3 19.3 ft3 -4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.3 ft3 54.1 ft3 -38.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Altima

2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Pontiac Vibe

2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
. see full Pontiac Vibe review
2005 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Leather seats have been durable and relatively comfortable although no lumbar control, which would have welcomed. Despite some reviews saying driving position is odd, it fits me just fine and I like being able to simply get it--I don't have to climb up as in a SUV and I don't have to get down, as in a sedan. Rear seat room is amazing for such a small car. see full Pontiac Vibe review
2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2005 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The driver's seat lacks lumbar support. I made a minor modification to significantly improve the driver seat: I shaped a piece of upholstery foam to create lumbar support. I fit it under the seat cloth so it looks factory. Without it I was slouching and had back aches within 30 minutes of driving. My test drive was 10 minutes. My wife found an inadequate situation on the passenger seat. She needs a very upright seat back. That makes the headrest push her head forward. She uses a 2" thick piece of foam on the upper 2/3rd of the back rest to create a little space between her head and the headrest. see full Pontiac Vibe review
 
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