Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Volkswagen Touareg | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 113.9 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 188.8 in | 3.5 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 76.4 in | -6 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 68.2 in | -10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3041 lb. | 4711 lb. | -1670 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.8 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.4 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.9 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 56.7 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 34.9 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.6 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -16.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -55.3 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 |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |