Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 335 hp@5200 370 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 119.2 in | -9.9 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 200.8 in | -10.2 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 76.0 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 74.3 in | -16.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 5048 lb. | -1492 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.8 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.3 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 58.7 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.5 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.2 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.2 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.2 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.4 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.6 in | -59.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.4 in | -34.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | -34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 68.4 ft3 | -54.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 102.4 ft3 | -88.2 ft3 |
2010 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 |
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 |
2010 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 |
2008 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review |