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2008 Nissan Altima and 2011 Volkswagen CC Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Nissan Altima | Volkswagen CC | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Length | 189.8 in | 188.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in | -2.3 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 55.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3334 lb. | 3854 lb. | -520 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 37.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 56.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 0.0 in | 52.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.9 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Altima
| 2008 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Comfortable for 6 ft adult. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
adjustability see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very good for tall people, even with sunroof. Seat is adjustable in 3 directions plus lumbar support. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I guess these first three are of a piece. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Very comfortable and i found all the controls very intuitive. the driving position is right and everything falls where you would expect it. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 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 |
| 2008 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
tight quarters. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Good luck fitting more than one person of or above average size in the back. For one person, I find that having them sit in one seat and putting their legs across behind the other seat creates the illusion of them having more room. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My shoulder room is cramped and i feel like the whole front seating area is a too small. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Difficult entry; Lever in akward position to move front passenger seat forward for rear seat ingress/egress. Headroom, legroom. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not much room back there but that is to be expected in a coupe You can get small adults back there for short trips see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
test drove it for 15 minutes and never could found the right driving position see full Nissan Altima review |
| 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 2011 Volkswagen CC
| 2011 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Press reviews have talked about this. Great shape, and the pleather is comfy (not on hot summer days). see full Volkswagen CC review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The seats go way back and have a high range of motion. This car is more roomy than my previous car which was a 2002 Acura TL. see full Volkswagen CC review |
| 2011 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
legroom is great but headroom is tight for over 6 foot see full Volkswagen CC review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The cc only seats four. This is only a downfall if seating 5 is going to be necessary. The rear seat is very stylish and comfortable though. see full Volkswagen CC review |
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