Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.3 in | 3 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 176.2 in | 14.4 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 69.5 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 59.8 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 2937 lb. | 619 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.4 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 53.9 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 43.5 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.4 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 52.6 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.4 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -51.1 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 |
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Front Seats have plenty of room, I am 6'4"and find there is a lot of room. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Being quite a tall guy one of my favourite tests is to set the front seat in my position and then get in the back seat. In the touring I have at least 4" of knee room. Great for long trips. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable but do not hold you in position during aggressive driving see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |