Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Toyota Highlander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 184.6 in | 6 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 71.9 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 67.9 in | -10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3516 lb. | 40 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.1 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.9 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 55.1 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 40.7 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.8 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.0 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.9 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.4 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.3 in | -32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -28.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 39.7 ft3 | -25.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | -66.4 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 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |