Model Year | 2011 | 2022 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 10-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 119.1 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 198.8 in | -8.2 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 78.9 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 69.9 in | -12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 4545 lb. | -989 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.7 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 61.8 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 59.2 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.3 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 40.5 in | -4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 61.9 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 59.1 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.0 in | -4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -35.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 47.9 ft3 | -33.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -73.6 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 |
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