Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,824 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 4,915 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,623 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 76 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 1,019 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 947 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 927 mm | -150 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 368 L | 439 L | -71 L |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
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 |