Model Year | 2016 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.3 in | 3 in |
Length | 192.8 in | 184.1 in | 8.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 74.4 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 67.9 in | -11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3471 lb. | 3727 lb. | -256 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.5 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 55.8 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.0 in | 42.6 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.6 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 58.6 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 55.0 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 36.8 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -31.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.3 | 34.2 ft3 | -19.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.3 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -63.9 ft3 |
2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Nissan Maxima.
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |