Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Lexus LX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
5.7L V8 DOHC-4v 383 hp@5600 403 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable 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 | 196.5 in | -5.9 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 77.6 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 75.6 in | -17.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 5995 lb. | -2439 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.3 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 61.0 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 58.9 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.9 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.9 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 61.4 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.5 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.8 in | -35.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.3 in | -62.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.6 in | -56.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.3 in | -28.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 105.6 in (over 3 rows) | -27.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 41.0 ft3 | -26.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 83.1 ft3 | -68.9 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 2008 Lexus LX.