Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 109.8 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 192.5 in | -12.7 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 75.8 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 59.5 in | 68.1 in | -8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3078 lb. | 4370 lb. | -1292 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 59.3 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 57.2 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 44.2 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.9 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 59.6 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 57.1 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 38.4 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -33.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 42.3 ft3 | -29.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -70.6 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Sentra.
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |