Nissan Maxima (2016) vs. Saturn ION (2007) Specs

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2016 Nissan Maxima and 2007 Saturn ION Specifications

Model Year	2016	2007
Model	Nissan Maxima	Saturn ION
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400	supercharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@5600 200 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	7-speed shiftable CVT	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	103.2 in	6.1 in
Length	192.8 in	184.5 in	8.3 in
Width	73.2 in	67.2 in	6 in
Height	56.5 in	57.4 in	-0.9 in
Curb Weight	3471 lb.	2901 lb.	570 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	13.0 gal.	5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.0 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	53.7 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	49.5 in	4.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.0 in	42.2 in	2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	37.0 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	52.8 in	2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	48.6 in	4.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.2 in	33.3 in	0.9 in
Total Legroom	79.2 in (over 2 rows)	75.5 in (over 2 rows)	3.7 in
Cargo Volume	14.3 ft³	14.7 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

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2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of seat travel results in plenty of available leg room. Adjustable seat height results in plenty of available headroom. see full Saturn ION review
2006	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The front set has plenty of leg room. see full Saturn ION review
2006	4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	lots of leg room see full Saturn ION review

2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	minimal leg rom when front seat is back see full Saturn ION review
2007	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seat bottoms are too short. Not enough leg room when the front seats are set back and not enough foot room. There is a metallic bar on the bottom of the front seats that take too much space in the foot wells for the back passengers. see full Saturn ION review
2007	4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	small seat that lacks padding even though the back support is very good. see full Saturn ION review
2006	4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	no room in the back for tall people see full Saturn ION review
2006	4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Not passenger friendly but easy to access with the rear doors. see full Saturn ION review

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