Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5600 270 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,824 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,915 mm | 4,671 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,623 kg | 1,837 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 72 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 1,024 mm | 946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 795 mm | 132 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 439 L | 790 L | -351 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 | 1,892 L | 14.5 |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |