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Nissan Maxima (2011) vs. Nissan 350Z (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Nissan Maxima and 2008 Nissan 350Z specs.

2011 Nissan Maxima and 2008 Nissan 350Z Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Nissan Maxima Nissan 350Z  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6400
261 lb-ft@4400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
306 hp@6800
268 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable CVT 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.3 in 104.3 in 5 in
Length 190.6 in 169.8 in 20.8 in
Width 73.2 in 71.5 in 1.7 in
Height 57.8 in 52.1 in 5.7 in
Curb Weight 3556 lb. 3344 lb. 212 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 20.0 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 38.2 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 53.6 in 2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.4 in 53.2 in 0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.8 in 42.6 in 1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.4 in 0.0 in 36.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 0.0 in 55.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.9 in 0.0 in 53.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 0.0 in 34.6 in
Total Legroom 78.4 in (over 2 rows) 42.6 in (over 1 rows) 35.8 in
Cargo Volume 14.2 ft3 6.8 ft3 7.4 ft3

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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 2008 Nissan 350Z

2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z review
2008 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review
2007 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review
2007 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review
2007 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review
 
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