Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Hyundai Accent | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 98.4 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 168.5 in | 11.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 66.7 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 59.5 in | 57.9 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2853 lb. | 2366 lb. | 487 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 53.5 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 50.6 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.8 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.1 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 49.6 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 34.3 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
2009 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |