Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.9 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 180.2 in | 12.1 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 71.4 in | -1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 56.2 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 3393 lb. | -119 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.7 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 56.2 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 49.0 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.6 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.5 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 55.2 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 33.3 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.6 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 1.7 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 |
2008 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |