Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 2-Series | Nissan Maxima | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,824 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 4,915 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,417 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,497 kg | 1,623 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 76 L | -24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,359 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 947 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,392 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 838 mm | 927 mm | -89 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 391 L | 439 L | -48 L |
2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review |