Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 244 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 118.9 in | -9.6 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 202.0 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 78.3 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 69.3 in | -11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 4387 lb. | -831 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.9 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 63.2 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 59.2 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.7 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.8 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 65.3 in | -10.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 65.9 in | -12 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 40.9 in | -6.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.5 in | -60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -38.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 80.1 ft3 | -65.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -127.3 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 2010 Kia Sedona.