Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,897 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,574 kg | 2,064 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 79 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,143 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 980 mm | -48 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 869 mm | 983 mm | -114 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 953 mm | -953 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,067 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 739 mm | -739 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,012 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 405 L | 425 L | -20 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.3 | 1,215 L | 13.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.3 | 2,364 L | 12.3 |
2017 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2017 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Nissan Maxima.
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |