Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@6400 354 Nm@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 359 Nm@3200 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,893 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,897 mm | 4,796 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,941 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,574 kg | 2,137 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 85 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,143 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 988 mm | -56 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 869 mm | 886 mm | -17 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,012 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 405 L | 909 L | -504 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.3 | 2,008 L | 12.3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Nissan Maxima.
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |