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2011 Nissan Maxima and 2006 Toyota Avalon Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Model | Nissan Maxima | Toyota Avalon | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 111.0 in | -1.7 in |
| Length | 190.6 in | 197.2 in | -6.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.5 in | -0.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3490 lb. | 66 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.8 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.4 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 55.8 in | -2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.5 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.2 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.2 in | -2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 40.9 in | -6.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Maxima
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Avalon
| 2006 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |
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