Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Lexus SC | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 288 hp@5600 317 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 103.1 in | 6.2 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 178.5 in | 12.1 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 72.0 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 53.1 in | 4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3840 lb. | -284 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.2 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.8 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 55.7 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 43.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 27.1 in | 9.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 46.6 in | 8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 49.5 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 27.1 in | 7.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 70.7 in (over 2 rows) | 7.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 5.4 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 2007 Lexus SC.