Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.8 in | -0.5 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 185.1 in | 5.5 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 72.4 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 66.3 in | -8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3777 lb. | -221 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.0 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 40.2 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.1 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.9 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.5 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.8 in | -33.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.8 in | -47.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.9 in | -27.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 104.6 in (over 3 rows) | -26.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 33.0 ft3 | -18.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | -51.5 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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