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2011 Nissan Maxima and 2009 BMW 1-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Model | Nissan Maxima | BMW 1-Series | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 104.7 in | 4.6 in |
| Length | 190.6 in | 171.7 in | 18.9 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 68.8 in | 4.4 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 56.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3384 lb. | 172 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 32.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Maxima
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 1-Series
| 2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
| 2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |
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