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Nissan Altima (2006) vs. Toyota Highlander (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Nissan Altima and 2010 Toyota Highlander specs.

2006 Nissan Altima and 2010 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2006 2010  
Model Nissan Altima Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5800
249 lb-ft@4400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.2 in 109.8 in 0.4 in
Length 192.3 in 188.4 in 3.9 in
Width 70.4 in 75.2 in -4.8 in
Height 57.9 in 68.1 in -10.2 in
Curb Weight 3274 lb. 3979 lb. -705 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 19.2 gal. 0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.8 in 40.6 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 59.7 in -3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 56.7 in -3.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.9 in 43.2 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 40.1 in -2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.0 in 59.5 in -3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.5 in 56.5 in -2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 38.3 in -1.9 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 36.3 in -36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 55.0 in -55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 42.3 in -42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 29.2 in -29.2 in
Total Legroom 80.3 in (over 2 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) -30.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.6 ft3 10.3 ft3 5.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.6 42.3 ft3 -26.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.6 ft3 95.4 ft3 -79.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Altima

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Toyota Highlander

2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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