Model Year | 2011 | 2019 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Volkswagen Atlas | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 117.3 in | -8 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 198.3 in | -7.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 78.3 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 69.7 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 4336 lb. | -780 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 41.3 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 61.5 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 58.2 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.5 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 40.4 in | -4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 60.8 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.0 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.6 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.1 in | -45.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.7 in | -33.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 112.8 in (over 3 rows) | -34.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 55.5 ft3 | -41.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 | -82.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas.