Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,824 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,915 mm | 5,174 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,623 kg | 2,107 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 83 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 1,001 mm | 946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 935 mm | -8 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,463 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,227 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 439 L | 691 L | -252 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 1,991 L | 14.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 | 3,293 L | 12.5 |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |