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Nissan Altima (2006) vs. Toyota Prius (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Nissan Altima and 2012 Toyota Prius specs.

2006 Nissan Altima and 2012 Toyota Prius Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Nissan Altima Toyota Prius  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.2 in 106.3 in 3.9 in
Length 192.3 in 176.4 in 15.9 in
Width 70.4 in 68.7 in 1.7 in
Height 57.9 in 58.7 in -0.8 in
Curb Weight 3041 lb. 3042 lb. -1 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 11.9 gal. 8.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.8 in 38.6 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 54.9 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 52.7 in 0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.9 in 42.5 in 1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.6 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.0 in 53.1 in 2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.5 in 51.2 in 3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 36.0 in 0.4 in
Total Legroom 80.3 in (over 2 rows) 78.5 in (over 2 rows) 1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.6 ft3 21.6 ft3 -6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.6 ft3 39.6 ft3 -24 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 2012 Toyota Prius

2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review
 
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