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Nissan Maxima (2011) vs. Nissan Altima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Nissan Maxima and 2006 Nissan Altima specs.

2011 Nissan Maxima and 2006 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year 2011 2006  
Model Nissan Maxima Nissan Altima  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6400
261 lb-ft@4400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5800
249 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable CVT 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,776 mm 2,799 mm 0 mm
Length 4,841 mm 4,884 mm 0 mm
Width 1,859 mm 1,788 mm 0 mm
Height 1,468 mm 1,471 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,613 kg 1,485 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 76 L 76 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 978 mm 1,036 mm 977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,430 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,356 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,113 mm 1,115 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 925 mm 955 mm -30 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,384 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 925 mm -46 mm
Total Legroom 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 402 L 442 L -40 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Maxima

2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2006 Nissan Altima

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review
2005 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review
 
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