Volvo S40 (2010) vs. Nissan Altima (2006) Specs

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2010 Volvo S40 and 2006 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year	2010	2006
Model	Volvo S40	Nissan Altima
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	110.2 in	-6.3 in
Length	176.2 in	192.3 in	-16.1 in
Width	69.7 in	70.4 in	-0.7 in
Height	57.2 in	57.9 in	-0.7 in
Curb Weight	3326 lb.	3274 lb.	52 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	20.0 gal.	-4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	40.8 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	56.3 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	53.0 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	43.9 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	37.6 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	56.0 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.7 in	54.5 in	-3.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	36.4 in	-2 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	80.3 in (over 2 rows)	-4.3 in
Cargo Volume	14.3 ft³	15.6 ft³	-1.3 ft³

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2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2005	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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