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2011 Nissan Maxima and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| Model | Nissan Maxima | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6700 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 | 109.3 in | 91.7 in | 17.6 in |
| Length | 190.6 in | 157.3 in | 33.3 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 67.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 49.0 in | 8.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 2441 lb. | 1115 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 50.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 43.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 0.0 in | 36.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 0.0 in | 34.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 35.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Maxima
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
| 2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
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