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Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Scion tC | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 177 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@2800 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 174.0 in | 5.8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 69.1 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 59.5 in | 55.7 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3102 lb. | 2905 lb. | 197 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 37.6 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 54.3 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.2 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.6 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 50.0 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 47.3 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 33.6 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 | -22.3 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 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat fabric is very rough and stains are unusually difficult to remove, but the fabric is at least durable. Rear seat is split folding, and also reclines. Rear seat is actually usable (have a child seat installed back there), panoramic moonroof is nice. see full Scion tC review |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |