Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6500 295 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,841 mm | 4,630 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,798 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,613 kg | 1,429 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 47 L | 29 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 998 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,356 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 942 mm | -17 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,201 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 950 mm | -71 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 402 L | 428 L | -26 L |
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 |
2017 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review |
2017 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review |
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