Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Kia Rio | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 101.2 in | 8.1 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 171.9 in | 18.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 67.7 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 57.3 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 2403 lb. | 1153 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 8.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.1 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 52.1 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 43.8 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.1 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 51.2 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 31.1 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 0.5 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 2012 Kia Rio.