Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Lexus RX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6300 267 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.8 in | -0.5 in |
Length | 192.8 in | 192.5 in | 0.3 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 74.6 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 67.7 in | -11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3471 lb. | 4222 lb. | -751 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.8 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 56.6 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.0 in | 44.1 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.1 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 57.6 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 56.1 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 38.0 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.3 ft3 | 56.3 ft3 | -42 ft3 |
2016 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 |
2016 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 2016 Nissan Maxima.
2016 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus RX.