Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
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 | 3579 lb. | 4335 lb. | -756 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.8 in | 0.3 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 | 141.0 ft3 | -125.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Nissan Maxima.
2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |