Nissan Maxima (2016) vs. Nissan Quest (2015) Specs

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2016 Nissan Maxima and 2015 Nissan Quest Specifications

Model Year	2016	2015
Model	Nissan Maxima	Nissan Quest
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	7-speed shiftable CVT	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	118.1 in	-8.8 in
Length	192.8 in	200.8 in	-8 in
Width	73.2 in	77.6 in	-4.4 in
Height	56.5 in	71.5 in	-15 in
Curb Weight	3471 lb.	4367 lb.	-896 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	20.0 gal.	-2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	42.1 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	64.5 in	-7.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	57.3 in	-3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.0 in	43.8 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	41.6 in	-4.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	63.2 in	-7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	66.0 in	-12.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.2 in	36.7 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	40.0 in	-40 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	61.2 in	-61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.6 in	-49.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	40.5 in	-40.5 in
Total Legroom	79.2 in (over 2 rows)	121 in (over 3 rows)	-41.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.3 ft³	35.1 ft³	-20.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	14.3	63.6 ft³	-49.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.3 ft³	108.4 ft³	-94.1 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Nissan Maxima

2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review

2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Nissan Quest

2015 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	Here's the main reason I bought this van: my kids! Of all the vans we tested, they believed the second and third row seats were the most comfortable. Some may laugh at the boxy shape and fat rear end of the Quest, but the reason it's designed that way is because it maximizes interior room. I'm 6'1" (taller in the torso than legs) and even I think the van is spacious when I sit in the third row. The head and shoulder room is incredible. The seats are all very comfortable. The soft suspension makes riding as a passenger a pleasure. So, despite all the shortcomings I mention in this review, in my opinion, the Quest tops all the competitors in the category of passenger and driver comfort. The pleasing and luxurious interior materials contribute to this. Too bad the production of this iteration of the Quest appears to be in its final chapter. see full Nissan Quest review

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