Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 165 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 126 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 102.4 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 177.5 in | 171.3 in | 6.2 in |
Width | 67.3 in | 69.9 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 61.6 in | -6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2761 lb. | 2800 lb. | -39 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 53.2 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 51.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.8 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.8 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 52.6 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 47.8 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 36.3 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.6 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 | -10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.6 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 | -41.6 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 |
2006 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room in rear seats while both front seats are being used, enough room for 5 adults. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2006 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |