Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6400 354 Nm@4400 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 189 kW@5800 339 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,841 mm | 4,793 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,956 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,745 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,613 kg | 2,028 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 77 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 975 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,554 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,356 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 991 mm | -66 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 960 mm | -81 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 917 mm | -917 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,488 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,232 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 744 mm | -744 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,758 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 419 L | -17 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 1,405 L | 13.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 2,308 L | 12.2 |
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 |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Good leg room and temperature controls see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
the 7 seater option is great and it has room for the kids...did not buy it for room for extra adults so the slightly smaller 6-7 seats work perfectly for me. That being said, its very comfortable 2 and 3rd row seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
High seating position - easy to get in and out of with bad knees. see full Acura MDX review |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
ver small rear seat compared to pilot. see full Acura MDX review |