Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Toyota 4Runner | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.8 in | -0.5 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 189.2 in | 1.4 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 75.2 in | -2 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 69.3 in | -11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 4045 lb. | -489 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.7 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.0 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 55.3 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.8 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.1 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.2 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.4 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.6 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.9 in | -32.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.1 in | -24.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | -22.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 36.6 ft3 | -22.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 75.1 ft3 | -60.9 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 |
2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review |