Nissan Altima (2012) vs. Scion xB (2007) Specs

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2012 Nissan Altima and 2007 Scion xB Specifications

Model Year	2012	2007
Model	Nissan Altima	Scion xB
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	98.4 in	10.9 in
Length	190.7 in	155.3 in	35.4 in
Width	70.7 in	66.5 in	4.2 in
Height	57.9 in	64.8 in	-6.9 in
Curb Weight	3180 lb.	2415 lb.	765 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	11.9 gal.	8.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	46.1 in	-5.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	48.6 in	7.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.8 in	50.6 in	6.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	45.3 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	45.7 in	-8.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	50.0 in	5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.5 in	50.6 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	38.0 in	-2.2 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	83.3 in (over 2 rows)	-3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.3 ft³	21.2 ft³	-5.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.3 ft³	43.4 ft³	-28.1 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima

2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	I'm already stuck. In just about every other way aside from fuel economy the Altima is a good, even very good car, yet an unremarkable one. Either this, or a strength must be qualified with a "but." The latter is the case with the front seats. Inspired by the "zero gravity" seats designed by NASA for ultra-long-distance travel, the Altima's buckets feel substantial and fit like a glove. BUT...also check the reasons not to buy an Altima. Move to the back seat, and Nissan's midsize sedan has a clearer advantage. The comfortably padded rear seat cushions in both the Altima and the Fushion provide good thigh support--those in many competitors do not. The Altima's rear seat isn't quite the roomiest, but it is roomier than the Fusion's. see full Nissan Altima review

2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The NASA-inspired driver's seat is very comfortable and supportive, BUT its headrest juts so far forward that I had to remove it and reinsert it turned around. This severely compromises safety, but otherwise the headrest presses very uncomfortably against the back of my head. For this reason I doubt I could own an Altima. The average person, with a less vertical neck, won't have this problem. Just be sure to pay attention to this during your test drive. see full Nissan Altima review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima

2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	The seats are very comfortable, I would have been happy if both the driver and passenger were electronic. The lumbar support is fantastic and the driver seats is 8-way adjustable. For tall people this car will be a great ride. see full Nissan Altima review
2013	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	Huge back seat for a sedan (legroom) and even three abreast is not that terrible. Big guys did not complain. see full Nissan Altima review
2012	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review

2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	Kids in the back seat love the limoesque space. I do enjoy anchor locks and the well placed seat belts. There is definitely some intelligent design and practice into everything and anything in this car. see full Nissan Altima review
2012	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Scion xB

2007 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Great headroom, comfortable seat nice arm rest. Good firm seat see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Better than average amount for a car in this price range see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I have plenty of room to sit whatever way is most comfortable to me. see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	plenty of head room see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The rear seats large and tall people comfortably. Head room is well above average. see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	More leg room than my SAAB 9000. Fits two adults and a kid seat. see full Scion xB review
2006	4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	This car is like an optical illusion - it's SOOO much bigger on the inside than it seems like from the outside! Riding in it feels more like riding in a minivan than a car. My husband is over 6' tall, and he can sit comfortably in the driver's seat with plenty of room above his head. At the same time, my son (also over 6' tall) can sit comfortably behind him with plenty of room for his knees. When my kids were younger, we fit three of them in the back, and often went on long trips (5-6 hrs in the car) with no problems. Our luggage even fit in the back! see full Scion xB review
2006	4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Full sized adults fit well in the rear seat. 2 of them. see full Scion xB review
2006	4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is so comfortable for tall people, with plenty of legroon. see full Scion xB review
2006	4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	More rear legroom than a BMW 7 series !!! Tall people are more than comfortable in the back seat see full Scion xB review

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