Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 158 hp@5200 162 lb-ft@2800 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 150 hp@5700 152 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,661 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,844 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,529 kg | 1,780 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 60 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,443 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 988 mm | -53 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,334 mm | 1,242 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 945 mm | -36 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 1,087 L | 432 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 | 2,078 L | 13.3 |
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review |
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily see full Nissan Altima review |
2018 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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