Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 100.0 in | 9.3 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 168.4 in | 22.2 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 71.2 in | 2 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 58.5 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3056 lb. | 500 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.3 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 49.0 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 31.4 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 5.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -15.7 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 |
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