Kia Sportage (2015) vs. Nissan Maxima (2011) Specs

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2015 Kia Sportage and 2011 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year	2015	2011
Model	Kia Sportage	Nissan Maxima
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	109.3 in	-5.4 in
Length	174.8 in	190.6 in	-15.8 in
Width	73.0 in	73.2 in	-0.2 in
Height	64.4 in	57.8 in	6.6 in
Curb Weight	3433 lb.	3556 lb.	-123 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	20.0 gal.	-5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.5 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	56.3 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	53.4 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	43.8 in	-2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	36.4 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	55.1 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	53.9 in	-4.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.9 in	34.6 in	3.3 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	78.4 in (over 2 rows)	0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.1 ft³	14.2 ft³	11.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	14.2 ft³	40.4 ft³

2015 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV	Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage 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

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