| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 | |
| Model | Volvo XC70 | Nissan Altima | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5400 266 lb-ft@1800 |
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 | 3968 lb. | 3412 lb. | 556 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 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 2016 Volvo XC70.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Nissan Altima.