Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
6.1L V8 OHV-2v 420 hp@6200 420 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.5 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 186.6 in | 4 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 73.3 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 67.7 in | -9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 4788 lb. | -1232 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.7 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.1 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 57.6 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.7 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.3 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.5 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 60.6 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.5 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -20.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -53.2 ft3 |
2010 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 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable driving. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very little leg room for an adult. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |