Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 105.7 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 179.8 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 70.5 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 59.5 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3078 lb. | 315 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.6 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 56.9 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 54.1 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.3 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 55.1 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 53.0 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 34.5 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2012 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Sentra.