Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 120.6 in | -11.3 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 189.7 in | 0.9 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 72.2 in | 1 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 72.0 in | -14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3979 lb. | -423 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 46.9 in | -8.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.7 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 54.6 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 40.3 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 45.1 in | -8.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.5 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.5 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.6 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -34.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 58.9 ft3 | -44.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -90 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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