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2008 Nissan Maxima and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Nissan Maxima | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 91.7 in | 19.5 in |
| Length | 193.5 in | 157.3 in | 36.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 67.7 in | 4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 49.0 in | 9.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3579 lb. | 2441 lb. | 1138 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 37.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 53.2 in | 4.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 50.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 43.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 0.0 in | 37.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 37.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Maxima
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
| 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
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