Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Honda Element | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 101.4 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 169.9 in | 20.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 71.6 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 70.4 in | -12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3433 lb. | 123 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 43.3 in | -4.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.1 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 55.0 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.0 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.2 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 47.6 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.1 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | -10.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 74.6 ft3 | -60.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Honda Element.