Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 190 kW@6000 342 Nm@4400 |
Electric 80 kW 281 Nm |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,824 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,915 mm | 4,445 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,623 kg | 1,527 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 0 L | 76 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 947 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 790 mm | 137 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 439 L | 411 L | 28 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 | 0 L | 15.5 |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |