Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 111.0 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 192.8 in | 197.2 in | -4.4 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 72.8 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 58.5 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3471 lb. | 3495 lb. | -24 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.4 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 55.8 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.0 in | 41.3 in | 3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.5 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 58.2 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 56.2 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 40.9 in | -6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.3 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Nissan Maxima.
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |