Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@6400 354 Nm@4400 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,897 mm | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,542 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,574 kg | 2,003 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 76 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,143 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 960 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 869 mm | 968 mm | -99 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,012 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 405 L | 569 L | -164 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Nissan Maxima.
2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |