Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 106.3 in | -6.5 in |
Length | 177.5 in | 176.7 in | 0.8 in |
Width | 67.3 in | 69.0 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 56.5 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 2710 lb. | 2912 lb. | -202 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 53.7 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 51.9 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.2 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 52.4 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 51.0 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 34.6 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.6 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | -0.4 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 |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |