Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.3 in | 3 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 176.7 in | 13.9 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 69.0 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 56.5 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 2912 lb. | 644 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.7 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 51.9 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.2 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.4 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 51.0 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.6 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 2.2 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 |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |