Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Kia Sorento | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 106.7 in | 4.5 in |
Length | 193.5 in | 179.8 in | 13.7 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 73.3 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 68.1 in | -9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3579 lb. | 4112 lb. | -533 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.7 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.9 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.3 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.6 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.5 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 58.4 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 58.0 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.1 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 | -15.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | -50.9 ft3 |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |