Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Lexus GS | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6200 230 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 112.2 in | -12.4 in |
Length | 177.5 in | 190.0 in | -12.5 in |
Width | 67.3 in | 71.7 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 56.1 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2710 lb. | 3704 lb. | -994 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 37.8 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 56.3 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 54.4 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.5 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 55.1 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 51.4 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 36.4 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.6 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | -1.1 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 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |