Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 111.0 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 197.2 in | -17.4 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 72.8 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 59.5 in | 58.5 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3078 lb. | 3495 lb. | -417 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 59.4 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 55.8 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.2 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 56.2 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 40.9 in | -6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Nissan Sentra.
2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |