Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@5800 255 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 121.2 in | -10 in |
Length | 193.5 in | 202.5 in | -9 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 76.9 in | -5.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 68.9 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3473 lb. | 4494 lb. | -1021 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 37.2 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 63.0 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 40.6 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.2 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 64.7 in | -8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.3 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 83.0 ft3 | -67.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -125.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Nissan Maxima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.