Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Dodge Journey | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 113.8 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 193.5 in | 192.4 in | 1.1 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 72.2 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 66.6 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3579 lb. | 4001 lb. | -422 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 57.5 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.8 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 40.8 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.8 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.9 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 54.4 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 33.6 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.1 in | -51.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 23.4 in | -23.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | -17.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 37.1 ft3 | -21.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 67.6 ft3 | -52.1 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Always considering the price, The journey is quite comfortable even for long trips. Went 12 hours with a friends journey and not even tired. see full Dodge Journey review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to other wagon- type vehicles, the Journey has a very "Large" feeling in front see full Dodge Journey review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
with our growing family the third row is great. see full Dodge Journey review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
7 seats see full Dodge Journey review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear doors open nearly 90 degrees and foot room, for streching out, is excellent. see full Dodge Journey review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seating option. see full Dodge Journey review |
2009 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cushion in the seats are not good. with my bad back long drives are not very good. Need to add a cushion or it is hard on my butt. see full Dodge Journey review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
On long hauls over 3 hours you are sore when you get out. see full Dodge Journey review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
no foot room for 3rd row passengers. kind of wasted space see full Dodge Journey review |