| Model Year | 2022 | 2012 | |
| Model | Nissan Maxima | Ford Edge | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6500 280 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 111.2 in | -1.9 in |
| Length | 192.8 in | 184.2 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 76.0 in | -2.8 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 67.0 in | -10.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3552 lb. | 4291 lb. | -739 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.9 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.0 in | 40.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.3 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 58.7 in | -3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 56.1 in | -2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 39.6 in | -5.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -17.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.3 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -54.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Nissan Maxima.
| 2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |