Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 119.3 in | -9.1 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 200.0 in | -7.7 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 77.4 in | -7 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 68.9 in | -11 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 4177 lb. | -903 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 63.8 in | -7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 58.4 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.9 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.2 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 64.9 in | -8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 67.5 in | -13 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.6 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.8 in | -51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.5 in | -39.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 122 in (over 3 rows) | -41.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.6 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -28 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.6 | 94.5 ft3 | -78.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 ft3 | 148.9 ft3 | -133.3 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 |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |