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Nissan Maxima (2008) vs. GMC Acadia (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Nissan Maxima and 2009 GMC Acadia specs.

2008 Nissan Maxima and 2009 GMC Acadia Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Nissan Maxima GMC Acadia  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
255 hp@6000
252 lb-ft@4400
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable CVT 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.2 in 118.9 in -7.7 in
Length 193.5 in 200.7 in -7.2 in
Width 71.7 in 78.2 in -6.5 in
Height 58.3 in 72.8 in -14.5 in
Curb Weight 3579 lb. 4722 lb. -1143 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 22.0 gal. -2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 40.4 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.9 in 61.9 in -4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.5 in 57.8 in -4.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.9 in 41.3 in 2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 39.3 in -2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 61.1 in -4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.8 in 57.9 in -3.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.5 in 36.9 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 38.4 in -38.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 57.8 in -57.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 48.3 in -48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 33.2 in -33.2 in
Total Legroom 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 111.4 in (over 3 rows) -31 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.5 ft3 19.7 ft3 -4.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.5 69.0 ft3 -53.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.5 ft3 117.0 ft3 -101.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Maxima

2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 GMC Acadia

2009 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Better 2nd & 3rd row comfort than the Honda Minivan (this is to be a daily driver for a family with 4 kids under 10) see full GMC Acadia review
2009 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of head room for tall folks. Comfortable seats. Lots of knee room. see full GMC Acadia review
2009 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Power seats have versatile adjustments. Thigh support is better than some compact SUVs that I compared. Tilt and telescoping steering wheel is flexible for driving position. see full GMC Acadia review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Best 3rd row leg room in its class. Smart slide seats provide easy access to 3rd row see full GMC Acadia review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Two middle row captains chairs are great. Third row seats work well for smaller adults. see full GMC Acadia review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room for a 6 foot person see full GMC Acadia review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
good confort see full GMC Acadia review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Plenty of legroom, seat has many adjustment. see full GMC Acadia review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
There are very few SUVs that can seat 7 VERY comfortably that are not HUGE suburban type SUVs. We are very pleased that the 3rd row can truly seat 3 adults with no issues. I love that I can still load it up at Costco by folding the 3rd seat down! see full GMC Acadia review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Love how comfy it is-- heated seats, (though I would have loved the 2009 A/C seats on my 2008-- boo hoo!), all the controls-- love the music controls on the steering wheel. see full GMC Acadia review
2009 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Have taken this car on long trips, 14 hours of driving, multiple days in a row. The front seats are ok but not very comfortable. It's even tiring for the passenger. see full GMC Acadia review
 
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