Model Year | 2017 | 2016 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 95 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.3 in | 3 in |
Length | 192.8 in | 178.7 in | 14.1 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 69.3 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 58.1 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3471 lb. | 3075 lb. | 396 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.0 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 53.4 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.0 in | 43.2 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 53.0 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 51.9 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 33.4 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 24.6 ft3 | -10.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.3 ft3 | 62.7 ft3 | -48.4 ft3 |
2017 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2017 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Nissan Maxima.
2016 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | For a compact hatchback, the new Toyota Prius feels very roomy inside. It helps that the tall, sloping console of the third-generation Prius has been replaced by one with a much less intrusive (if also less sporty) design. The deep instrument panel is scooped out on top, while the windshield is large and distant. The view forward from the driver seat is very open, but anyone who isn't a goldfish will find it unusual. It's like driving a spaceship, in two senses. Or a small minivan. The Ford C-MAX has a crossover-like driving position and the most comfortable seats. The front seats in the Prius are nicely shaped, but less firm. Those in the Volt could use more contour. I found the Civic's front seats somewhat uncomfortable. The Volt feels far tighter inside. Up front the windshield seems far smaller than that in the Prius. The back seat, while its cushion is comfortably positioned, threatens to induce claustrophobia. Both the Prius and the Volt have restricted visbility to the sides and especially to the rear. The view is much better from the driver seat in the C-MAX. see full Toyota Prius review |
2016 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat passengers in the Prius have far more knee room than those in the Volt, and feel far less closed in. Despite a low-mounted seat cushion, though, headroom is limited. Rear seat passengers in the C-MAX enjoy a much more comfortably positioned seat cushion, significantly more headroom, and better outward visibility. see full Toyota Prius review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Toyota Prius.