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Toyota Highlander (2007) vs. Nissan Altima (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Nissan Altima specs.

2007 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year 2007 2012  
Model Toyota Highlander Nissan Altima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,715 mm 2,776 mm 0 mm
Length 4,689 mm 4,844 mm 0 mm
Width 1,826 mm 1,796 mm 0 mm
Height 1,725 mm 1,471 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,595 kg 1,442 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 72 L 76 L -4 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,471 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,400 mm 1,443 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 1,120 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 935 mm -934 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,448 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,394 mm 1,334 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 925 mm 909 mm 16 mm
Headroom, Row 3 820 mm 0 mm 820 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,351 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,011 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 767 mm 0 mm 767 mm
Total Legroom 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 297 L 433 L -136 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,124 L 15.3 -14.3 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,282 L 15.3 -13.3 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Toyota Highlander

2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review
2006 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander 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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