Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 108.1 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 191.3 in | -0.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 73.0 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 66.1 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3885 lb. | -329 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.1 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.1 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.8 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.1 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.4 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.5 in | -4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 32.5 ft3 | -18.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 75.7 ft3 | -61.5 ft3 |
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 |
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