Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.8 in | -0.5 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 193.7 in | -3.1 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 72.4 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 57.9 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3547 lb. | 9 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.3 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 55.1 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.5 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.5 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.9 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.0 in | -3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | -2.4 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 |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |