Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercury Grand Marquis | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-2v 224 hp@4800 275 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 109.3 in | 5.3 in |
Length | 212.0 in | 190.6 in | 21.4 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 73.2 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.8 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4135 lb. | 3556 lb. | 579 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.5 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 56.3 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 53.4 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.8 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.4 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.0 in | 55.1 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.9 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.6 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 20.6 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Comfort see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Not that crouded feling see full Mercury Grand Marquis 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 |