Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6400 354 Nm@4400 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 kW@5500 475 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,995 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,841 mm | 5,138 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,717 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,613 kg | 2,195 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 73 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,062 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,356 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 1,029 mm | 924 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 1,125 mm | 878 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 983 mm | -983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,044 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 848 mm | -848 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,010 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 549 L | -147 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 1,274 L | 13.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 2,455 L | 12.2 |
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 |
2011 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
everything see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable and easy to adjust front seats with good materials, good controls, and sufficient room to stretch out your legs. see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of rear leg room. Can accommodate basketball players see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the first and second rows. The third row will fit an adult, but is better for the kids. see full Ford Flex review |
2011 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Took awhile to think of something that could be improved but a bit larger area in the front drivers footwell would be appreciated. That's about it. see full Ford Flex review |