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2008 Nissan Maxima and 2011 Toyota Prius Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Nissan Maxima | Toyota Prius | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 106.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Length | 193.5 in | 175.6 in | 17.9 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 68.7 in | 3 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3579 lb. | 3042 lb. | 537 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 8.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 54.9 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 52.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.6 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 51.2 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -6.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -24.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Maxima
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Prius
| 2011 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It fits. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review |
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