Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Lexus RX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 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 SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 107.9 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 193.5 in | 187.8 in | 5.7 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 74.2 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 66.3 in | -8 in |
Curb Weight | 3579 lb. | 4178 lb. | -599 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.1 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.0 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.5 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 43.1 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.7 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.6 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 54.5 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.8 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 40.0 ft3 | -24.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 80.3 ft3 | -64.8 ft3 |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2013 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review |
2013 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review |
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