Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Honda Insight | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 100.4 in | 10.8 in |
Length | 193.5 in | 172.3 in | 21.2 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 66.7 in | 5 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 56.2 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3579 lb. | 2723 lb. | 856 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 9.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.4 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 52.7 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 51.6 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.3 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 35.9 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 50.4 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 48.7 in | 6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 33.5 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | -16 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 |
2010 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For my 6-3 height, I had plenty of leg room. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The seats are form fitting and feel like sports car seats with a lot of side support and back support. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Rear seat is super uncomfortable to get in and out of if you are tall. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For tall people, its a no go. Did not like it one bit and had to think about this short fall if I ever wanted to carry friends. Luckly I normally drive alone see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
This is a glaring issue with the Insight. Leg room is for children and my head hits the roof and a little bit of the rear hatch. There is a warning sticker about making sure go watch the heads of your rear seat passengers when closing the hatch. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Poor head room for tall people. see full Honda Insight review |