Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@5800 255 lb-ft@4400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 99.8 in | 11.4 in |
Length | 193.5 in | 177.5 in | 16 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 67.3 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 55.5 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3473 lb. | 2710 lb. | 763 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.9 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 52.5 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 52.1 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.6 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 52.6 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 52.3 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 33.7 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Nissan Maxima.
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |