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2012 Nissan Sentra and 2013 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Model | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,567 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,511 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,396 kg | 1,835 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 73 L | -18 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 1,019 mm | 946 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 876 mm | 973 mm | -97 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 292 L | 79 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 1,198 L | 12.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 | 2,701 L | 11.1 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Sentra
| 2012 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review | ||
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander
| 2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander
| 2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 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 |
| 2013 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 |
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