Chevrolet HHR (2009) vs. Nissan Maxima (2016) Specs

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2009 Chevrolet HHR and 2016 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year	2009	2016
Model	Chevrolet HHR	Nissan Maxima
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	5-speed manual	7-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	109.3 in	-5.8 in
Length	176.2 in	192.8 in	-16.6 in
Width	69.1 in	73.2 in	-4.1 in
Height	63.1 in	56.5 in	6.6 in
Curb Weight	3280 lb.	3471 lb.	-191 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.0 gal.	18.0 gal.	-2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.4 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.5 in	56.7 in	-3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.1 in	54.2 in	-4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	45.0 in	-4.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	36.7 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.7 in	55.7 in	-3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.6 in	53.5 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	34.2 in	5.3 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.2 in (over 2 rows)	0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	14.3 ft³	9.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	57.7 ft³	14.3 ft³	43.4 ft³

2009 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is roomy and comfortable. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The HHR has one of the most comfortable seats for me of most of the cars that I have driven. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Roomy enough for 2 adults in the rear seats with plenty of room left behind seat for luggage or gear. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	2 kids in the back and they have plenty of room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Larger than normal 4-door car see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is adjustable and relaxing. see full Chevrolet HHR review

2009 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	seat-back very annoying and driving position difficult to get right see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	low roof limits passenger packaging space - poor knee room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	little leg room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Could be a bit deeper and more supportive see full Chevrolet HHR review

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

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