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2012 Nissan Altima and 2008 Volkswagen Eos Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Nissan Altima | Volkswagen Eos | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@4400 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 235 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 101.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 173.5 in | 9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 55.3 in | 56.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3301 lb. | 3686 lb. | -385 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 37.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 54.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 0.0 in | 54.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.8 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 41.5 in | 10.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 0.0 in | 47.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 32.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.2 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.2 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima
| 2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | I'm already stuck. In just about every other way aside from fuel economy the Altima is a good, even very good car, yet an unremarkable one. Either this, or a strength must be qualified with a "but." The latter is the case with the front seats. Inspired by the "zero gravity" seats designed by NASA for ultra-long-distance travel, the Altima's buckets feel substantial and fit like a glove. BUT...also check the reasons not to buy an Altima. Move to the back seat, and Nissan's midsize sedan has a clearer advantage. The comfortably padded rear seat cushions in both the Altima and the Fushion provide good thigh support--those in many competitors do not. The Altima's rear seat isn't quite the roomiest, but it is roomier than the Fusion's. see full Nissan Altima review | |
| 2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The NASA-inspired driver's seat is very comfortable and supportive, BUT its headrest juts so far forward that I had to remove it and reinsert it turned around. This severely compromises safety, but otherwise the headrest presses very uncomfortably against the back of my head. For this reason I doubt I could own an Altima. The average person, with a less vertical neck, won't have this problem. Just be sure to pay attention to this during your test drive. see full Nissan Altima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima
| 2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
The seats are very comfortable, I would have been happy if both the driver and passenger were electronic. The lumbar support is fantastic and the driver seats is 8-way adjustable. For tall people this car will be a great ride. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Huge back seat for a sedan (legroom) and even three abreast is not that terrible. Big guys did not complain. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Kids in the back seat love the limoesque space. I do enjoy anchor locks and the well placed seat belts. There is definitely some intelligent design and practice into everything and anything in this car. see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Eos
| 2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
| 2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
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