Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 251 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 191.9 in | 190.6 in | 1.3 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 73.2 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 57.8 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3412 lb. | 3556 lb. | -144 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 56.3 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 53.4 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.0 in | 43.8 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.1 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 53.9 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 34.6 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Nissan Altima.
2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |