Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Lincoln Town Car | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 177 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@2800 |
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4900 287 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 117.7 in | -12 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 215.4 in | -35.6 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 78.5 in | -8 in |
Height | 59.5 in | 59.0 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3102 lb. | 4345 lb. | -1243 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 60.3 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 57.0 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 59.9 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 58.0 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 39.6 in | -5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 Lincoln Town Car Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
There is no center console and the seats are wide. see full Lincoln Town Car review |
2006 Lincoln Town Car Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The front seats are lovely to look at, but are basically flat sofas and not quite as supportive as I would like. They adjust infinitely, and along with an adjustable steering wheel and adjustable pedals you can get a good driving position - but I have to give Buick the nod for a more orthopedically-designed and cradling seat. I also would wish to be able to defeat the feature that automatically moves the seat back two inches when the key is removed from the ignition. Can't be done without an expensive dealer visit to download new softare into the door control module. see full Lincoln Town Car review |