Nissan Altima (2012) vs. Volvo S90 (2023) Specs

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2012 Nissan Altima and 2023 Volvo S90 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2023
Model	Nissan Altima	Volvo S90
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@4400	twincharged 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 295 hp@5400 310 lb-ft@2100
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,776 mm	3,061 mm	-1 mm
Length	4,844 mm	5,090 mm	-1 mm
Width	1,796 mm	1,895 mm	0 mm
Height	1,471 mm	1,453 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,523 kg	1,949 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	76 L	55 L	21 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,031 mm	960 mm	-959 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,415 mm	1,461 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,443 mm	1,433 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,120 mm	1,072 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	935 mm	960 mm	-25 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,410 mm	1,407 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,334 mm	1,394 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	909 mm	1,026 mm	908 mm
Total Legroom	2,029 mm (over 2 rows)	2,098 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume	433 L	382 L	51 L

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

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

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