Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Honda Accord | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 111.4 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 193.5 in | 196.1 in | -2.6 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 73.3 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.1 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3579 lb. | 3380 lb. | 199 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.5 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.3 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.3 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.3 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.3 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.5 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.0 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 40.4 in | -3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2021 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 0 |
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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