Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Fiesta.