Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Volvo XC60 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 325 hp@6500 354 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 7-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 | 192.8 in | 182.8 in | 10 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 74.4 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 67.4 in | -10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3471 lb. | 4225 lb. | -754 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.7 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.2 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.0 in | 41.2 in | 3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.5 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 55.2 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 53.8 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 36.4 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 30.8 ft3 | -16.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.3 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -53.1 ft3 |
2016 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 |
2016 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 2016 Nissan Maxima.
2014 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Volvos have long been renowned for seat comfort, and the XC60 continues this tradition with seats that are thoroughly supportive without being as firm as those in the Cadillac and in the German crossovers. This said, some people might find the headrests overly intrusive. The Inscription Package adds power lumbar adjusters to both seats. Otherwise these adjusters are manual. Notable in its absence: front seat ventilation, offered in the Audi and Cadillac, isn't an option in the XC60. Also, no massage. see full Volvo XC60 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volvo XC60.