Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 118.9 in | -13.2 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 205.0 in | -25.2 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 78.4 in | -7.9 in |
Height | 59.5 in | 70.4 in | -10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3078 lb. | 4790 lb. | -1712 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 62.0 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 59.1 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.4 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 61.3 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 57.8 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 36.8 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -34.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 68.8 ft3 | -55.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -103.3 ft3 |
2012 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Sentra.
2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |