Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Volvo V70 | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 165 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4000 |
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 110.8 in | -11 in |
Length | 177.5 in | 189.9 in | -12.4 in |
Width | 67.3 in | 73.3 in | -6 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 60.9 in | -5.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2761 lb. | 3527 lb. | -766 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 57.4 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 54.8 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.6 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.5 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 55.1 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 34.6 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.6 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -21.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.6 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 | -60.5 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 |
2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review |