Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Acura RSX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 101.2 in | 8.1 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 172.4 in | 18.2 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 67.9 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 54.9 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 2840 lb. | 716 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 52.6 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 51.1 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 43.1 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 34.1 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 51.3 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 46.2 in | 7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 29.2 in | 5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 6.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -1.8 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 |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |