Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 130.5 in | -21.2 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 210.2 in | -19.6 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 73.7 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 72.5 in | -14.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 4516 lb. | -960 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.0 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 55.4 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.4 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.5 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.9 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.5 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.9 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 14.2 ft3 |
2011 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 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |