Toyota Corolla (2014) vs. Nissan Altima (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Toyota Corolla and 2012 Nissan Altima specs.
2014 Toyota Corolla and 2012 Nissan Altima Specifications
Model Year |
2014 |
2012 |
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Model |
Toyota Corolla |
Nissan Altima |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
106.3 in |
109.3 in |
-3 in |
Length |
182.6 in |
190.7 in |
-8.1 in |
Width |
69.9 in |
70.7 in |
-0.8 in |
Height |
57.3 in |
57.9 in |
-0.6 in |
Curb Weight |
2800 lb. |
3180 lb. |
-380 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
13.2 gal. |
20.0 gal. |
-6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
38.3 in |
40.6 in |
-2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
54.8 in |
55.7 in |
-0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
53.0 in |
56.8 in |
-3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
40.2 in |
44.1 in |
-3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
37.1 in |
36.8 in |
0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
54.8 in |
55.5 in |
-0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
43.9 in |
52.5 in |
-8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
41.3 in |
35.8 in |
5.5 in |
Total Legroom |
81.5 in (over 2 rows) |
79.9 in (over 2 rows) |
1.6 in |
Cargo Volume |
13.0 ft3 |
15.3 ft3 |
-2.3 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Corolla
2014 |
The Corolla's specs indicate rear legroom worthy of a large sedan, 41.3 inches, a substantial four more than in the Sentra and five more than in last year's Corolla. To provide this increase, Toyota stretched the car's wheelbase by four inches, taking it from the shortest in the segment to the 106.3-inch dimension shared by the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The Ford Focus, with a 104.3-inch wheelbase, is now the briefest of the bunch. The Corolla's overall length has also grown by four inches, to 182.6.
Subjectively, the Corolla's advantage over the Sentra seems about half as large. Still a lot of legroom for a compact, especially in conjunction with a more comfortably positioned seat. Rear seat headroom is in much shorter supply in both cars.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima
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.
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2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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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.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima
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.
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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.
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2012 |
4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room.
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2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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.
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2012 |
4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable.
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