Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Mitsubishi Outlander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 105.1 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 182.7 in | 7.9 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 70.9 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 66.1 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3395 lb. | 161 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.3 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 56.4 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 52.2 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.6 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.3 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.1 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 51.9 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.8 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.8 in | -49.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.1 in | -39.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 106.1 in (over 3 rows) | -27.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 36.2 ft3 | -22 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 72.6 ft3 | -58.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander.