Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,841 mm | 4,897 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,445 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,629 kg | 1,574 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 68 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,001 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,143 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 932 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 869 mm | 73 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,012 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 467 L | 405 L | 62 L |
2011 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Nissan Maxima.