Nissan Maxima (2016) vs. Audi A4 / S4 (2016) Specs

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2016 Nissan Maxima and 2016 Audi A4 / S4 Specifications

Model Year	2016	2016
Model	Nissan Maxima	Audi A4 / S4
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900
Transmission	7-speed shiftable CVT	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	110.6 in	-1.3 in
Length	192.8 in	185.1 in	7.7 in
Width	73.2 in	71.9 in	1.3 in
Height	56.5 in	56.2 in	0.3 in
Curb Weight	3471 lb.	3935 lb.	-464 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	16.9 gal.	1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.0 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	55.5 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	0.0 in	54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.0 in	41.3 in	3.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	37.5 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	54.3 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	0.0 in	53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.2 in	35.2 in	-1 in
Total Legroom	79.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	2.7 in
Cargo Volume	14.3 ft³	12.4 ft³	1.9 ft³

2016 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

2016 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 2016 Nissan Maxima.

2016 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2017	Before the 2009 model year redesign, the Audi A4's back seat was too tight for adults of more than average size, and marginal even for these. With the 2017 the back seat has grown yet again. Not only this, but the cushion is higher off the floor than in previous A4s or in competitors, such that it's now the most comfortable in the class. This said, the rear doors could open more widely, such that I struggled to get a decent photo of the rear seat. Since its 2014 model year redesign the Lexus IS has had a passably roomy rear seat, but it can't match the Audi's for comfort. see full Audi A4 / S4 review

2016 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Pressed to come up with another con, I might offer the front seats. There's nothing bad about them. There's just nothing outstanding about them, either. Those in the sport-trim Lexus provide more lateral support and feel more comfortable to me. (With seats personal impressions are bound to vary, so definitely evaluate them yourself.) see full Audi A4 / S4 review

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