Model Year | 2017 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.5 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 192.8 in | 198.3 in | -5.5 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 71.6 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 55.9 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3471 lb. | 3600 lb. | -129 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.0 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.5 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.0 in | 42.2 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.8 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 54.3 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 36.2 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.3 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
2017 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 |
2017 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 2017 Nissan Maxima.
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 |