Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 95 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.3 in | 3 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 178.7 in | 11.9 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 69.3 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 58.1 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3075 lb. | 481 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.0 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 53.4 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 43.2 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.0 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 51.9 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 33.4 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 24.6 ft3 | -10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 62.7 ft3 | -48.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Toyota Prius.