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Nissan Maxima (2011) vs. Honda Civic (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Nissan Maxima and 2011 Honda Civic specs.

2011 Nissan Maxima and 2011 Honda Civic Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Maxima

2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Honda Civic

2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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