Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Ford Five Hundred | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 165 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 112.9 in | -13.1 in |
Length | 177.5 in | 200.7 in | -23.2 in |
Width | 67.3 in | 74.5 in | -7.2 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 60.1 in | -4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2761 lb. | 3643 lb. | -882 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 57.8 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 53.7 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.2 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.6 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 57.6 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 53.6 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 41.9 in | -8.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -7.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.6 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -9.6 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review |