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Nissan Altima (2017) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) Specs

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2017 Nissan Altima and 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2017 2021  
Model Nissan Altima Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6000
251 lb-ft@4400
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
228 hp@4700
258 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable CVT 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.3 in 103.8 in 5.5 in
Length 191.9 in 167.6 in 24.3 in
Width 72.0 in 70.8 in 1.2 in
Height 57.8 in 58.2 in -0.4 in
Curb Weight 3412 lb. 3186 lb. 226 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 38.4 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.4 in 55.9 in 0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.0 in 0.0 in 54 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.0 in 41.2 in 3.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 38.1 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.4 in 53.9 in 2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.1 in 0.0 in 52.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.1 in 35.6 in 0.5 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.4 ft3 17.4 ft3 -2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.4 ft3 53.7 ft3 -38.3 ft3

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