Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 248 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 120.5 in | -11.2 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 201.4 in | -10.8 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 78.1 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 68.5 in | -10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 4411 lb. | -855 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 63.9 in | -7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 59.3 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 40.9 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.4 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 63.1 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 65.8 in | -11.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 40.6 in | -6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.4 in | -59.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | -37.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 | -19.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 78.4 ft3 | -64.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 142.0 ft3 | -127.8 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 |
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