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Toyota Sienna (2009) vs. Nissan Altima (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota Sienna and 2008 Nissan Altima specs.

2009 Toyota Sienna and 2008 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Toyota Sienna Nissan Altima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 119.3 in 109.3 in 10 in
Length 200.0 in 189.8 in 10.2 in
Width 77.4 in 70.7 in 6.7 in
Height 68.9 in 57.9 in 11 in
Curb Weight 4177 lb. 3055 lb. 1122 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 20.0 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 42.0 in 40.6 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.8 in 55.7 in 8.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 58.4 in 56.8 in 1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.9 in 42.2 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.2 in 36.8 in 3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 64.9 in 55.5 in 9.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 67.5 in 52.5 in 15 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.6 in 39.5 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.1 in 0.0 in 38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 61.1 in 0.0 in 61.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 51.8 in 0.0 in 51.8 in
Legroom, Row 3 39.5 in 0.0 in 39.5 in
Total Legroom 122 in (over 3 rows) 81.7 in (over 2 rows) 40.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 43.6 ft3 17.9 ft3 25.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 94.5 ft3 17.9 76.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 148.9 ft3 17.9 ft3 131 ft3

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

2009 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The Sienna LE that I have has full power driver seat which proves to bereally goodfor my back pain. see full Toyota Sienna review
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
2009 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Altima

2008 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Comfortable for 6 ft adult. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
adjustability see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Very good for tall people, even with sunroof. Seat is adjustable in 3 directions plus lumbar support. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
I guess these first three are of a piece. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
Very comfortable and i found all the controls very intuitive. the driving position is right and everything falls where you would expect it. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
tight quarters. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
Good luck fitting more than one person of or above average size in the back. For one person, I find that having them sit in one seat and putting their legs across behind the other seat creates the illusion of them having more room. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
My shoulder room is cramped and i feel like the whole front seating area is a too small. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Difficult entry; Lever in akward position to move front passenger seat forward for rear seat ingress/egress. Headroom, legroom. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Not much room back there but that is to be expected in a coupe You can get small adults back there for short trips see full Nissan Altima review
2008 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
test drove it for 15 minutes and never could found the right driving position see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review
 
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