Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,884 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,788 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,485 kg | 1,560 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 64 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,016 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 965 mm | -40 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 442 L | 949 L | -507 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 | 1,934 L | 14.6 |
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 |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |