Model Year | 2016 | 2019 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Kia Stinger | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@6000 376 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 114.4 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 192.8 in | 190.2 in | 2.6 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 73.6 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 55.1 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3471 lb. | 3829 lb. | -358 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.3 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.4 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 55.5 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.0 in | 42.6 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.8 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 56.1 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 36.4 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.3 ft3 | 40.9 ft3 | -26.6 ft3 |
2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Nissan Maxima.
2019 Kia Stinger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2018 | Spring for the top-of-the-line Stinger GT2, and the Kia's driver seat gains power adjustments for its side bolsters and cushion length. The tested car was a GT1, yet I did not miss these adjustments. The seat fit me very well without them. I did miss the GT2's ventilated seats on hot days. And if your front seat passenger requires 4-way adjustable lumbar or either of you desires upgraded leather, then you'll also want the top trim. The tested Audi S5 Sportback was fitted with optional ventilated seats. Unfortunately, upgrading to these seats deletes the otherwise standard power-adjustable side bolsters (and massage function), and in this car I did miss having them. Compared to the Kia's, the Audi's seats are much firmer and not nearly as form-fitting. In my rating, I've assumed that the S5 Sportback's standard seats can be adjusted to provide better support than the optional ventilated seats. Otherwise I'd rate the Kia's front seats "much better." Moving to the back seat, in either car headroom should be just enough for adults up to about six feet in height. This is a big improvement over the initial iteration of the S5 Sportback. That car never made it to North America because of a severe rear headroom deficiency. When it comes to rear knee and leg room, the Stinger offers about two-and-a-half more inches. Rear seat passengers are likely to prefer the Kia, especially if they can't quite fit behind a tall driver in the S5. see full Kia Stinger review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Stinger.