Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 165 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 109.8 in | -10 in |
Length | 177.5 in | 188.4 in | -10.9 in |
Width | 67.3 in | 75.2 in | -7.9 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 68.1 in | -12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2761 lb. | 4045 lb. | -1284 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 59.7 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 56.7 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.2 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 40.1 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 59.5 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 56.5 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 38.3 in | -4.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -35.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.6 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.6 | 42.3 ft3 | -30.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.6 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -83.8 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 |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |