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Nissan Maxima (2016) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Nissan Maxima and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta specs.

2016 Nissan Maxima and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2016 2013  
Model Nissan Maxima Volkswagen Jetta  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.3 in 104.4 in 4.9 in
Length 192.8 in 182.2 in 10.6 in
Width 73.2 in 70.0 in 3.2 in
Height 56.5 in 57.2 in -0.7 in
Curb Weight 3471 lb. 2804 lb. 667 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 14.5 gal. 3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.2 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 55.2 in 1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.2 in 0.0 in 54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.0 in 41.2 in 3.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.7 in 37.1 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.7 in 53.6 in 2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.5 in 0.0 in 53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.2 in 38.1 in -3.9 in
Total Legroom 79.2 in (over 2 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) -0.1 in
Cargo Volume 14.3 ft3 15.5 ft3 -1.2 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Nissan Maxima

2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 

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