Nissan Sentra (2017) vs. Honda Accord (2012) Specs

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2017 Nissan Sentra and 2012 Honda Accord Specifications

Model Year	2017	2012
Model	Nissan Sentra	Honda Accord
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 188 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@1600	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,700 mm	2,799 mm	0 mm
Length	4,625 mm	4,930 mm	0 mm
Width	1,760 mm	1,847 mm	0 mm
Height	1,496 mm	1,476 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,365 kg	1,612 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	50 L	70 L	-20 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,001 mm	1,052 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,389 mm	1,478 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,293 mm	1,438 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,080 mm	1,080 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	932 mm	978 mm	-46 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,369 mm	1,433 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,273 mm	1,379 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	950 mm	945 mm	5 mm
Total Legroom	2,029 mm (over 2 rows)	2,024 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume	428 L	396 L	32 L

2017 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Different people are shaped and sized differently and so will have different impressions of a given car seat. I found the Nissan Sentra's revised seats uncomfortable. A power lumbar adjustment has been added. But this was of no use, as even when minimized the lumbar bulge is overly prominent for my back. I drove with my upper back off the seat. I've had a similar problem with the seats in some small Hondas, but the seats in the new Civic fit me well. see full Nissan Sentra review

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2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Compared to any midsize sedan, the Accord Coupe's rear seat is tight and difficult to get into and out of. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself, but with only an inch between my scalp and the rear window and about the same between my knees and the front seat back. The rear seat is only in the "whys" here because it's being compared to the rear seats in other coupes, including the Hyundai's, and these are even tighter. Same story with cargo capacity. The Accord Coupe's 13.7 cubic-foot trunk would be marginally competitive in a midsize sedan, but it compares very well to those in other coupes. The Genesis Coupe checks in at 10.0. see full Honda Accord review

2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review
2011	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review

2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Many reviews online state how comforable the seats are in the Accord, I cannot agree with them. I have owned a 2013 Altima as well and it is much more comfortable, but that car has a stability problem on the highway. see full Honda Accord review
2013	4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD	Front headrests are inclined too far forward, making the seats very uncomfortable for shorter drivers. Drivers taller than 6'3" won't have a problem. But as a shorter driver, the uncomfortable seats have caused extreme upper back pain. see full Honda Accord review

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