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Honda CR-V (2012) vs. Nissan Maxima (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Honda CR-V and 2009 Nissan Maxima specs.

2012 Honda CR-V and 2009 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year 2012 2009  
Model Honda CR-V Nissan Maxima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 109.3 in -6.2 in
Length 178.3 in 190.6 in -12.3 in
Width 71.6 in 73.2 in -1.6 in
Height 64.7 in 57.8 in 6.9 in
Curb Weight 3305 lb. 3556 lb. -251 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.3 gal. 20.0 gal. -4.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.9 in 38.5 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.6 in 56.3 in 2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.5 in 53.4 in 1.1 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 56.4 in 55.1 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.1 in 53.9 in -0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 34.6 in 3.7 in
Total Legroom 79.6 in (over 2 rows) 78.4 in (over 2 rows) 1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 37.2 ft3 14.2 ft3 23 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 70.9 ft3 14.2 ft3 56.7 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda CR-V

2012 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Though a column-mounted shifter and a minivan-like walk through to the second row went away with the third-generation CR-V, Honda's compact crossover retains an interior that puts roominess and functionality ahead of sportiness. Thanks to an open design with a relatively compact instrument panel and center console, both rows feel even roomier than the class-leading (or close to it) specs suggest. Though the second-row seat is mounted too low to provide adults with much thigh support, the floor back there remains hump-free. see full Honda CR-V review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda CR-V

2012 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Front seats very comfortable and roomy. They almost appear too wide, and I wish they had more lateral support. Very useable center console with a flat top. see full Honda CR-V review
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Maxima

2009 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review
 
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