Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400 |
supercharged 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 260 hp@5200 280 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 110.5 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 193.5 in | 198.3 in | -4.8 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 71.6 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 55.9 in | 2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3579 lb. | 3583 lb. | -4 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.8 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.0 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.2 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.2 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.8 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 54.3 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.2 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
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 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front of the GXP is great - heated leather seats, plenty of seat adjustments, and the controls are all pointed at the driver. Even on a 20 hour trip, I had no issues with discomfort. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
the seat was rigid and made for someone of smaller stature see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |