Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 165 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 119.3 in | -19.5 in |
Length | 177.5 in | 200.0 in | -22.5 in |
Width | 67.3 in | 77.4 in | -10.1 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 68.9 in | -13.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2761 lb. | 4177 lb. | -1416 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 42.0 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 63.8 in | -11.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 58.4 in | -6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.9 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 40.2 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 64.9 in | -12.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 67.5 in | -15.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 39.6 in | -5.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.8 in | -51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.5 in | -39.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 122 in (over 3 rows) | -46.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.6 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -32 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.6 | 94.5 ft3 | -82.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.6 ft3 | 148.9 ft3 | -137.3 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 |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |