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Nissan Maxima (2008) vs. Audi A5 / S5 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Nissan Maxima and 2009 Audi A5 / S5 specs.

2008 Nissan Maxima and 2009 Audi A5 / S5 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Nissan Maxima Audi A5 / S5  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.2 in 108.3 in 2.9 in
Length 193.5 in 182.1 in 11.4 in
Width 71.7 in 73.0 in -1.3 in
Height 58.3 in 54.0 in 4.3 in
Curb Weight 3579 lb. 3737 lb. -158 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 16.9 gal. 3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 39.1 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.9 in 54.3 in 3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.5 in 0.0 in 53.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.9 in 41.3 in 2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 36.0 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 52.8 in 3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.8 in 0.0 in 54.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.5 in 31.7 in 4.8 in
Total Legroom 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 73 in (over 2 rows) 7.4 in
Cargo Volume 15.5 ft3 12.0 ft3 3.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Maxima

2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi A5 / S5

2009 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
very comfortable seating, especially with S-line package see full Audi A5 / S5 review
2008 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed manual AWD
Awesome for a tall large-framed driver, with great armrests. see full Audi A5 / S5 review
2009 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD
Not room enough for sufficient leg space for both front and rear passengers at the same time. Rear seat room is tight. Makes you want to avoid having rear passengers in the car. Typical for a 2-door. see full Audi A5 / S5 review
2008 2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Its a coupe. see full Audi A5 / S5 review
2008 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed manual AWD
barely fit an adult, good for toddlers only see full Audi A5 / S5 review
 
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