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Nissan Sentra (2006) vs. Nissan Altima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Nissan Sentra and 2006 Nissan Altima specs.

2006 Nissan Sentra and 2006 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year 2006 2006  
Model Nissan Sentra Nissan Altima  
Engine 2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@6000
180 lb-ft@4000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5800
249 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 99.8 in 110.2 in -10.4 in
Length 177.5 in 192.3 in -14.8 in
Width 67.3 in 70.4 in -3.1 in
Height 55.5 in 57.9 in -2.4 in
Curb Weight 2710 lb. 3274 lb. -564 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 20.0 gal. -6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.9 in 40.8 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.5 in 56.3 in -3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.1 in 53.0 in -0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 43.9 in -2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.0 in 37.6 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.6 in 56.0 in -3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.3 in 54.5 in -2.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 36.4 in -2.7 in
Total Legroom 75.3 in (over 2 rows) 80.3 in (over 2 rows) -5 in
Cargo Volume 11.6 ft3 15.6 ft3 -4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Sentra

2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Altima

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review
2005 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review
 
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