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Nissan Altima (2011) vs. Volvo V70 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Nissan Altima and 2008 Volvo V70 specs.

2011 Nissan Altima and 2008 Volvo V70 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Nissan Altima Volvo V70  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@4400
3.2L I6
DOHC-4v
235 hp@6200
236 lb-ft@3200
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable CVT 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.3 in 110.8 in -1.5 in
Length 190.7 in 189.9 in 0.8 in
Width 70.7 in 73.3 in -2.6 in
Height 57.9 in 60.9 in -3 in
Curb Weight 3357 lb. 3527 lb. -170 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 18.5 gal. 1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 38.8 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 57.4 in -1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.8 in 54.8 in 2 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.1 in 41.9 in 2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.8 in 38.6 in -1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.5 in 56.5 in -1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.5 in 55.1 in -2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 34.6 in 1.2 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.3 ft3 33.3 ft3 -18 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.3 ft3 72.1 ft3 -56.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Altima

2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review
2010 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review
2010 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily see full Nissan Altima review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V70

2008 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review
2008 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review
2008 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
as above see full Volvo V70 review
2008 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review
2008 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
best seats in the industry see full Volvo V70 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lumbar support see full Volvo V70 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
It may seem strange to rate seat comfort so highly, but that's only if you have never driven in a Volvo. Amazing, ergonomic, adjustable, but those could describe many seats. What my wife would say (and I've read others express as well) is if you have back problems, get your Dr. to prescribe you a Volvo! They are that good. see full Volvo V70 review
2008 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
no knee room see full Volvo V70 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
There is not much if the front seats are back see full Volvo V70 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
To give rear seats reasonable amount of room, you have to keep front seats forwards. see full Volvo V70 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Though not a big issue, the rear seats could be a bit wider for better 3-abreast seating (though most vehicles share this limitation). The greater need, however, is another few inches of legroom. It is adequate, but only that. Another 3 or 4 inches would make the rear seat amazing, but then again, that would come at the cost of rear cargo capacity ... no such thing as a "free lunch". see full Volvo V70 review
 
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