Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | Electric 80 kW 281 Nm |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 190 kW@6000 342 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,824 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,445 mm | 4,915 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,549 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,477 kg | 1,623 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 0 L | 76 L | -76 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,313 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 947 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,334 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,270 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 846 mm | 927 mm | -81 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,915 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 680 L | 439 L | 241 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 850 L | 15.5 | 834.5 L |
2013 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF 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 |