Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 190 kW@6000 342 Nm@4400 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@5600 395 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,824 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,915 mm | 4,765 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,623 kg | 1,984 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 80 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 1,013 mm | 946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 869 mm | 58 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,118 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 714 mm | -714 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 439 L | 467 L | -28 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 1,393 L | 14.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 | 2,243 L | 13.5 |
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 |
2007 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |