Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,884 mm | 4,600 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,788 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,485 kg | 1,615 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 60 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,008 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 973 mm | -48 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,336 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 762 mm | -762 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 442 L | 348 L | 94 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.6 | 1,053 L | 14.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 | 2,067 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 RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |