Nissan Maxima (2011) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2021) Specs

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2011 Nissan Maxima and 2021 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2021
Model	Nissan Maxima	Mazda CX-5
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	106.2 in	3.1 in
Length	190.6 in	179.1 in	11.5 in
Width	73.2 in	72.5 in	0.7 in
Height	57.8 in	65.3 in	-7.5 in
Curb Weight	3556 lb.	3699 lb.	-143 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	14.8 gal.	5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	39.7 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	57.1 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.4 in	55.2 in	-1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.8 in	41.0 in	2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	39.0 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	54.8 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.9 in	55.3 in	-1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	39.6 in	-5 in
Total Legroom	78.4 in (over 2 rows)	80.6 in (over 2 rows)	-2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.2 ft³	30.9 ft³	-16.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.2 ft³	59.6 ft³	-45.4 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

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