Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan 350Z | Nissan Maxima | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 109.3 in | -5 in |
Length | 169.8 in | 190.6 in | -20.8 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 73.2 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 52.1 in | 57.8 in | -5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3339 lb. | 3556 lb. | -217 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 56.3 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.4 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.8 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.4 in | -36.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 34.6 in | -34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -35.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 6.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |
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 |