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Toyota Camry (2009) vs. Nissan Altima (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota Camry and 2012 Nissan Altima specs.

2009 Toyota Camry and 2012 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Toyota Camry Nissan Altima  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.3 in 109.3 in 0 in
Length 189.2 in 190.7 in -1.5 in
Width 71.1 in 70.7 in 0.4 in
Height 57.9 in 57.9 in 0 in
Curb Weight 3461 lb. 3357 lb. 104 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 20.0 gal. -1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 40.6 in -1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.8 in 55.7 in 2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.6 in 56.8 in -2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 44.1 in -2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 36.8 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.9 in 55.5 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.9 in 52.5 in 1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 35.8 in 2.5 in
Total Legroom 80 in (over 2 rows) 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 0.1 in
Cargo Volume 15.0 ft3 15.3 ft3 -0.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Camry

2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
excellent legroom see full Toyota Camry review
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
very comfortable on long and short trips see full Toyota Camry review
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
more comfortable than Accord and Nissan see full Toyota Camry review
2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very noisy at high way speeds. see full Toyota Camry review
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Just could not get comfortable. see full Toyota Camry review
2008 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Front seat comfort is another subjective measurement. Our experience driving our 06 and 08 Accords has been that we feel little discomfort or back pain during long trips. We did have more such problems with our 05 and 06 rentals, although not severe. see full Toyota Camry review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima

2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 I'm already stuck. In just about every other way aside from fuel economy the Altima is a good, even very good car, yet an unremarkable one. Either this, or a strength must be qualified with a "but." The latter is the case with the front seats. Inspired by the "zero gravity" seats designed by NASA for ultra-long-distance travel, the Altima's buckets feel substantial and fit like a glove. BUT...also check the reasons not to buy an Altima. Move to the back seat, and Nissan's midsize sedan has a clearer advantage. The comfortably padded rear seat cushions in both the Altima and the Fushion provide good thigh support--those in many competitors do not. The Altima's rear seat isn't quite the roomiest, but it is roomier than the Fusion's. see full Nissan Altima review
2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The NASA-inspired driver's seat is very comfortable and supportive, BUT its headrest juts so far forward that I had to remove it and reinsert it turned around. This severely compromises safety, but otherwise the headrest presses very uncomfortably against the back of my head. For this reason I doubt I could own an Altima. The average person, with a less vertical neck, won't have this problem. Just be sure to pay attention to this during your test drive. see full Nissan Altima review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima

2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
The seats are very comfortable, I would have been happy if both the driver and passenger were electronic. The lumbar support is fantastic and the driver seats is 8-way adjustable. For tall people this car will be a great ride. see full Nissan Altima review
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
Huge back seat for a sedan (legroom) and even three abreast is not that terrible. Big guys did not complain. see full Nissan Altima review
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review
2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
Kids in the back seat love the limoesque space. I do enjoy anchor locks and the well placed seat belts. There is definitely some intelligent design and practice into everything and anything in this car. see full Nissan Altima review
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review
 
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