Nissan Maxima (2011) vs. Volvo XC60 (2012) Specs

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2011 Nissan Maxima and 2012 Volvo XC60 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	Nissan Maxima	Volvo XC60
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
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	109.2 in	0.1 in
Length	190.6 in	182.2 in	8.4 in
Width	73.2 in	74.4 in	-1.2 in
Height	57.8 in	67.4 in	-9.6 in
Curb Weight	3556 lb.	4225 lb.	-669 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	38.0 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	56.7 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.4 in	54.2 in	-0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.8 in	41.2 in	2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	38.1 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	55.2 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.9 in	53.8 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	36.4 in	-1.8 in
Total Legroom	78.4 in (over 2 rows)	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.2 ft³	30.8 ft³	-16.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.2 ft³	67.4 ft³	-53.2 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

2012 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review

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