Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Volkswagen Arteon | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,842 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,841 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,613 kg | 1,672 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 66 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 958 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,356 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 940 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 1,021 mm | 878 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 402 L | 770 L | -368 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 1,591 L | 13.2 |
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 |
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