Dodge Durango (2015) vs. Nissan Maxima (2016) Specs

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2015 Dodge Durango and 2016 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year	2015	2016
Model	Dodge Durango	Nissan Maxima
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.8 in	109.3 in	10.5 in
Length	201.2 in	192.8 in	8.4 in
Width	75.8 in	73.2 in	2.6 in
Height	70.9 in	56.5 in	14.4 in
Curb Weight	4756 lb.	3471 lb.	1285 lb.
Fuel Capacity	24.6 gal.	18.0 gal.	6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	39.4 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	56.7 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.0 in	54.2 in	2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	45.0 in	-4.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	36.7 in	3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.3 in	55.7 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	53.5 in	2.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.6 in	34.2 in	4.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.4 in	0.0 in	50.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3	42.8 in	0.0 in	42.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.5 in	0.0 in	31.5 in
Total Legroom	110.4 in (over 3 rows)	79.2 in (over 2 rows)	31.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.2 ft³	14.3 ft³	2.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.7 ft³	14.3	33.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	84.5 ft³	14.3 ft³	70.2 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Dodge Durango

2015 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Nissan Maxima

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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