Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,884 mm | 4,422 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,788 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,379 kg | 1,591 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 55 L | 21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 909 mm | 46 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 826 mm | 99 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 442 L | 187 L | 255 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 | 297 L | -281.4 |
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 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |