Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5800 338 Nm@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,884 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,788 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,485 kg | 1,805 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 73 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,019 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 973 mm | -48 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 442 L | 292 L | 150 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.6 | 1,198 L | 14.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 | 2,701 L | 13.6 |
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 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |