Model Year | 2013 | 2017 | |
Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 6.4L V8 OHV-2v 470 hp@6000 465 lb-ft@4300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,916 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,821 mm | 4,897 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,938 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,763 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,336 kg | 1,574 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 93 L | 68 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,488 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,143 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 932 mm | 66 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 869 mm | 111 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,012 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,028 L | 405 L | -404 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 14.3 | -13.3 L |
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The cabin is a very serene place to be, aided by the comfortable front seats. With the leather seat option, both front seats and two rear seats came with seat heaters. Also, both front seats are power adjustable, including height and lumbar. The lumbar support is great for long trips, allowing you to change wear the seat contacts your back for less overall fatigue. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2017 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 |
2017 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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