Model Year | 2017 | 2013 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Lexus CT | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 102.4 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 192.8 in | 170.1 in | 22.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 69.5 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.7 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3471 lb. | 3130 lb. | 341 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.8 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.9 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 53.0 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.0 in | 41.5 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.6 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 51.8 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 32.9 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.3 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -17.7 ft3 |
2017 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 |
2017 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 2017 Nissan Maxima.
2013 Lexus CT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lexus design is in a class of its own. The interior layout is straight and simple, and everything is where you expect it to be. Although faced with great swathes leather and technology in front of the driver, the most noticeable feature was how comfortable the seats were. Eve in the lowest-price Lexus available sat thrones on par with top-tier German luxury. Simple, I admit, but it?s important, and Lexus has nailed it. see full Lexus CT review |