| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
| Model | Volvo XC70 | Nissan Altima | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5600 295 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 251 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 109.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Length | 190.5 in | 191.9 in | -1.4 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 72.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 63.1 in | 57.8 in | 5.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4098 lb. | 3412 lb. | 686 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 56.4 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 45.0 in | -3.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.1 in | 3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.1 in | -1.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 17.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 56.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volvo XC70.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Nissan Altima.