Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Fiesta | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,409 mm | 4,841 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,722 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,262 kg | 1,613 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 76 L | -29 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 978 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 925 mm | 17 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,245 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,250 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 792 mm | 879 mm | -87 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 362 L | 402 L | -40 L |
2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |