Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.4 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 187.2 in | 3.4 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 75.9 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 68.0 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 5254 lb. | -1698 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.7 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.7 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.3 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.3 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.4 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.6 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -56.8 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 |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |