Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,841 mm | 4,628 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,864 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,613 kg | 1,769 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 67 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 973 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,356 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 950 mm | -25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 851 mm | 28 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,915 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 402 L | 340 L | 62 L |
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 |
2011 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable driving position. Visibility is outstanding in all quarters. I've taken this car on frequent road trips (>300 miles) and I've been very comfortable throughout the trip. see full Volvo S60 review |