Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Nissan Maxima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 109.3 in | -6.2 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 190.6 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 73.2 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 57.8 in | 8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3389 lb. | 3556 lb. | -167 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.5 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 56.3 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.4 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.8 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.4 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.1 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 53.9 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 34.6 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 21.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.9 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 58.7 ft3 |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V 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 |