Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Pontiac Vibe | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 102.4 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 192.8 in | 171.9 in | 20.9 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 69.9 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 62.2 in | -5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3471 lb. | 2701 lb. | 770 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.2 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 51.7 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.0 in | 41.8 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.8 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.6 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 47.8 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 36.3 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.3 ft3 | 54.1 ft3 | -39.8 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.
2008 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Room for a 6 foot 4 inch person see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
room to move see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
compared to my sons beamer i like the higher more cushioned feel.this car is higher in design than any ive seen.the gt leather seats sort of wrap around you-very comfotable see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no rear seat room or comfort unless you are a less than 5 ft tall child. see full Pontiac Vibe review |