Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
6.4L V8 OHV-2v 470 hp@6000 465 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 114.8 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 189.8 in | 0.8 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 76.5 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 69.3 in | -11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 5150 lb. | -1594 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.9 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.7 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 57.0 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 40.3 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.2 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.0 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.2 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.6 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 36.3 ft3 | -22.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -54.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee.