Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Chevrolet Volt | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
Electric + Gas 149 hp 273 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 105.7 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 192.8 in | 177.1 in | 15.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 70.4 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.6 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3471 lb. | 3781 lb. | -310 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 9.3 gal. | 8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.8 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.5 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 53.7 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.0 in | 42.1 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 53.9 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 51.2 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 34.1 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 14.3 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Nissan Maxima.
2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
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2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Rear seat is adequate, but it is difficult to install or remove a child seat. The cushion is too firm to make this easy. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The car is only a four seter so there is no room if you have five people and with the front seats back all the way it is a little tight. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The rear seats have limited leg room. A forward facing child car seat (Safety 1st Air Protect) is fine but to install it rear facing would make the passenger seat almost unusable and being a 4 seat there is no option to install in the middle of the rear which i find allows in many cars a good way to keep everyone safe & comfortable. see full Chevrolet Volt review |