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Chevrolet Equinox (2008) vs. Nissan Maxima (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Nissan Maxima specs.

2008 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Nissan Maxima  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6500
250 lb-ft@2300
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6400
261 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.5 in 109.3 in 3.2 in
Length 188.8 in 190.6 in -1.8 in
Width 71.4 in 73.2 in -1.8 in
Height 69.3 in 57.8 in 11.5 in
Curb Weight 3907 lb. 3556 lb. 351 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.0 gal. 20.0 gal. -3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 38.5 in 2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 56.3 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.1 in 53.4 in -2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 43.8 in -2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 36.4 in 3.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 55.1 in 0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.4 in 53.9 in -2.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.2 in 34.6 in 5.6 in
Total Legroom 81.4 in (over 2 rows) 78.4 in (over 2 rows) 3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.7 ft3 14.2 ft3 21.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 67.1 ft3 14.2 ft3 52.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox

2008 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Maxima

2009 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2009 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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