Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Toyota Prius | |
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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 |
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 |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |