Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Pontiac G5 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 103.5 in | 5.8 in |
Length | 192.8 in | 179.8 in | 13 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 67.5 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 55.6 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3471 lb. | 2991 lb. | 480 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.1 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 49.4 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.0 in | 42.0 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 35.7 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 49.3 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 46.3 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 32.2 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.3 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Nissan Maxima.
2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room even for a tall person. see full Pontiac G5 review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is enough room for the majority of people even with an above average height person in the front seat. see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review |