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Nissan Maxima (2008) vs. Nissan LEAF (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Nissan Maxima and 2012 Nissan LEAF specs.

2008 Nissan Maxima and 2012 Nissan LEAF Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Nissan Maxima Nissan LEAF  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
255 hp@6000
252 lb-ft@4400
Electric
107 hp
207 lb-ft
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable CVT 1-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.2 in 106.3 in 4.9 in
Length 193.5 in 175.0 in 18.5 in
Width 71.7 in 69.7 in 2 in
Height 58.3 in 61.0 in -2.7 in
Curb Weight 3579 lb. 3366 lb. 213 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 0.0 gal. 20 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 41.2 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.9 in 54.4 in 3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.5 in 51.5 in 2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.9 in 42.1 in 1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 37.3 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 52.5 in 4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.8 in 50.0 in 4.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.5 in 31.1 in 5.4 in
Total Legroom 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 73.2 in (over 2 rows) 7.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.5 ft3 14.5 ft3 1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.5 ft3 0.0 15.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Maxima

2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan LEAF

2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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