Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Lexus ES | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 191.1 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 71.1 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 57.1 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3580 lb. | -24 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.4 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.3 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 55.9 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.2 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.3 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 52.8 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.9 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | -0.5 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 |
2011 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |