Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Toyota Venza | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 189.0 in | 1.6 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 75.0 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 63.4 in | -5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3870 lb. | -314 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 60.0 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 56.0 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 40.2 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.3 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 59.0 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.5 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.1 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -20.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 70.1 ft3 | -55.9 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 |
2009 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Room for a family with 2 kids. see full Toyota Venza review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ergonomics. see full Toyota Venza review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
can be reclined 14° see full Toyota Venza review |