Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Honda Pilot | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.2 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 190.9 in | -0.3 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 78.5 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 71.0 in | -13.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 4319 lb. | -763 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 61.5 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 58.6 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.4 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.8 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 62.2 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.9 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.5 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.1 in | -32.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | -33.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 47.7 ft3 | -33.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 87.0 ft3 | -72.8 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 Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
This is a very comfortable vehicle for long road trips. The seats are spacious, supportive, and the driving position is good. see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Very comfortable rear seats and climate controls, even for tall people. see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Roomy and very adjustable. see full Honda Pilot review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat did not go back far enough for a very tall person, headroom was good, head rest pushes your head forward which is horrible. Passenger seat has a glove box near ankles which hits your shins. I guess they used midgets to design the car. see full Honda Pilot review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I actually thought the limited edition of the pilot had a nice leather seats and I liked the position of the video screen. The only part that bothered me was access to the third row was circus like. see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
This seat was not made for long distance driving. The armrest on the door feels cushy, but after a couple of hours your elbow is pretty much on hard plastic. see full Honda Pilot review |