Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,675 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,841 mm | 4,745 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,613 kg | 1,491 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 68 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 983 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,356 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 942 mm | -17 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 927 mm | -48 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 402 L | 430 L | -28 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Maxima.
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |