Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Lexus LX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.2 in | -2.9 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 192.5 in | -1.9 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 76.4 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 72.8 in | -15 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 5590 lb. | -2034 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 25.0 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 61.3 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 58.6 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.3 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.9 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 61.1 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.9 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.3 in | -27.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | -25.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 19.1 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 39.2 ft3 | -25 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 90.4 ft3 | -76.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Lexus LX.