Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Kia K900 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@6400 376 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 119.9 in | -10.6 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 200.6 in | -10 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 74.8 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 58.5 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 4555 lb. | -999 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.2 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.1 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 55.9 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 45.9 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.2 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.7 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.2 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 84.1 in (over 2 rows) | -5.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -1.7 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 2015 Kia K900.