Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,824 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,648 mm | 4,915 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,882 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,915 kg | 1,623 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 76 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,359 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 947 mm | 46 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,392 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 927 mm | 8 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 782 L | 439 L | 343 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,792 L | 15.5 | -14.5 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW X3.
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 |