Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Subaru Tribeca | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 108.2 in | 2 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 191.5 in | 0.8 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 73.9 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 66.4 in | -8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 4140 lb. | -866 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.9 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.1 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.0 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.3 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 57.5 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 54.6 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 34.3 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.3 in | -51.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.9 in | -30.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 107.5 in (over 3 rows) | -27.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.6 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.6 | 37.6 ft3 | -22 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 ft3 | 74.4 ft3 | -58.8 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 |
2009 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
lots of legroom with adjustable rear seat. see full Subaru Tribeca review |