Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Jeep Cherokee | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6500 239 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.3 in | 3 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 182.0 in | 8.6 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 73.2 in | 0 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 65.7 in | -7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3811 lb. | -255 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.6 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 53.8 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.1 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.5 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.1 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 49.9 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 40.3 in | -5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 54.9 ft3 | -40.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Maxima.
2014 Jeep Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The GMC Terrain and Subaru Forester have roomy rear seats, but no vents to keep people back there cool. The Ford Escape has rear air vents, but a much less roomy rear seat. The Jeep Cherokee has a roomy, comfortably high rear seat AND rear air vents. see full Jeep Cherokee review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee.