Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Hyundai Palisade | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 291 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 114.2 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 196.1 in | -5.5 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 77.8 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 68.9 in | -11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 4127 lb. | -571 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.7 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 61.2 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 58.1 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 44.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 40.1 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 60.8 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.7 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 42.4 in | -7.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.4 in | -31.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -39.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 45.8 ft3 | -31.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 86.4 ft3 | -72.2 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 2020 Hyundai Palisade.