Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Ford Fiesta | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 98.0 in | 11.3 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 173.6 in | 17 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 67.8 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 58.1 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 2783 lb. | 773 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 7.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 52.7 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 50.6 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.2 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 49.0 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 49.2 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 31.2 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 1.4 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 |
2015 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Fiesta.