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2017 Nissan Maxima and 2013 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2013 | |
| Model | Nissan Maxima | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.4 in | -1.1 in |
| Length | 192.8 in | 191.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.2 in | 1 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 58.5 in | -2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3471 lb. | 3446 lb. | 25 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 0.0 in | 54.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.0 in | 42.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.8 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 57.0 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 39.1 in | -4.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Nissan Maxima
| 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 | ||
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat
| 2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat
| 2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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