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Nissan Maxima (2009) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Nissan Maxima and 2006 Toyota RAV4 specs.

2009 Nissan Maxima and 2006 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year 2009 2006  
Model Nissan Maxima Toyota RAV4  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6400
261 lb-ft@4400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable CVT 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,776 mm 2,659 mm 0 mm
Length 4,841 mm 4,600 mm 0 mm
Width 1,859 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Height 1,468 mm 1,684 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,613 kg 1,600 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 76 L 60 L 16 L
Headroom, Row 1 978 mm 1,036 mm 977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,430 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,356 mm 1,367 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,113 mm 1,062 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 925 mm 1,008 mm 924 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,331 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 973 mm -94 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 945 mm -945 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,336 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,100 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 762 mm -762 mm
Total Legroom 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 402 L 348 L 54 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 14.2 1,053 L 13.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.2 2,067 L 12.2

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Maxima

2009 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2009 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2006 Toyota RAV4

2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review
 
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