Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 365 Nm@1850 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 190 kW@6000 342 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,824 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 4,915 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,502 kg | 1,623 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 76 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,019 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 947 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 927 mm | 36 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 439 L | 300 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 15.5 | -14.5 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Sportage.
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |