Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 180.2 in | 10.4 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 71.4 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 56.2 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3393 lb. | 163 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.7 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 56.2 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 49.0 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.6 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.9 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.5 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.2 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 33.3 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 0.3 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 |
2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Minimal rear seat leg room. Our kids are 9 & 8 - we are having to look for a replacement car as they are getting too big for this one. To offset the front seats are as comfortable as I have experienced in a car. Now considering an S80 or XC70. see full Volvo S60 review |