Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Lexus LS | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 386 hp@6400 367 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 116.9 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 192.8 in | 200.0 in | -7.2 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 73.8 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 58.1 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3471 lb. | 4233 lb. | -762 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 22.2 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.5 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 55.4 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.0 in | 43.7 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 56.9 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 55.5 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 35.8 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.3 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -3.7 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.
2014 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Lexus LS.