Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Toyota Venza | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,897 mm | 4,801 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,905 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,610 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,574 kg | 1,755 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 67 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,524 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,143 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 998 mm | -66 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 869 mm | 993 mm | -124 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,012 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 405 L | 974 L | -569 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.3 | 1,985 L | 13.3 |
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.
2011 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review |
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 |