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2006 Nissan Altima and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Nissan Altima | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 102.4 in | 7.8 in |
| Length | 192.3 in | 171.9 in | 20.4 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 69.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 61.4 in | -3.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3041 lb. | 2865 lb. | 176 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.3 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 52.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.3 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 52.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 43.7 in | 10.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.6 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -45.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Altima
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Matrix
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |
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