Model Year | 2017 | 2020 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,897 mm | 4,933 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,574 kg | 1,462 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 60 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,143 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 953 mm | -21 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 869 mm | 968 mm | -99 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,012 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 405 L | 445 L | -40 L |
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 |
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