Model Year | 2011 | 2019 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6300 119 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 101.6 in | 7.7 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 172.6 in | 18 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 67.9 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 57.1 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 2714 lb. | 842 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.9 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.1 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 52.9 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.1 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.3 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 52.4 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 33.5 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 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 2019 Kia Rio.