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Lexus RX (2009) vs. Nissan Maxima (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Lexus RX and 2011 Nissan Maxima specs.

2009 Lexus RX and 2011 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year 2009 2011  
Model Lexus RX Nissan Maxima  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
251 lb-ft@4700		 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6400
261 lb-ft@4400		  
Transmission 5-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.9 in 109.3 in -2.4 in
Length 186.2 in 190.6 in -4.4 in
Width 72.6 in 73.2 in -0.6 in
Height 66.1 in 57.8 in 8.3 in
Curb Weight 3870 lb. 3556 lb. 314 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 20.0 gal. -0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.5 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.9 in 56.3 in 1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.6 in 53.4 in 2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.5 in 43.8 in -1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 36.4 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.1 in 55.1 in 2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.1 in 53.9 in 1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 34.6 in 1.8 in
Total Legroom 78.9 in (over 2 rows) 78.4 in (over 2 rows) 0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 38.3 ft3 14.2 ft3 24.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 84.7 ft3 14.2 ft3 70.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lexus RX

2009 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Maxima

2011 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
 
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