Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 109.3 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 190.7 in | -10.5 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 70.7 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 57.9 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3357 lb. | 36 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.6 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 55.7 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 56.8 in | -7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 44.1 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 55.5 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 52.5 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 35.8 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review |
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily see full Nissan Altima review |