Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Lincoln Zephyr | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 107.4 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 190.5 in | 0.1 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 72.2 in | 1 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 55.9 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3406 lb. | 150 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.7 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 56.9 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 54.1 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.3 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.8 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.5 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.6 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.0 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -1.6 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 |
2006 Lincoln Zephyr Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Firm, comfortable, 8 way power adjust including lumbar. see full Lincoln Zephyr review |
2006 Lincoln Zephyr Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat cushions seem too short. see full Lincoln Zephyr review |