Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,841 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,613 kg | 1,560 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 64 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,057 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,356 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 1,016 mm | 924 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 965 mm | -86 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 949 L | -547 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 1,934 L | 13.2 |
2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |