Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 111.0 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 193.6 in | -3 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 77.2 in | -4 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 67.6 in | -9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3960 lb. | -404 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 61.1 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 59.0 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.5 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.3 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 59.1 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.8 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.5 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.6 in | -40.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.4 in | -27.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 105.4 in (over 3 rows) | -27 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 38.4 ft3 | -24.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 68.4 ft3 | -54.2 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Acura MDX.