Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Nissan Murano | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 248 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | CVT | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 109.3 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 192.8 in | -4.3 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 73.2 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 56.5 in | 10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3855 lb. | 3471 lb. | 384 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 56.7 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.2 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 45.0 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.7 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 55.7 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 53.5 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 34.2 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.6 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.6 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 67.3 ft3 |
2011 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
You can fit comfortably 3 adults across the back (for short to medium trips) or two car seats and one adult. see full Nissan Murano review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Hip point makes easy entry/egress. Supports my 265 pound frame. Offers enough leg/hip/shoulder room. Seats are heated, which is great in the cold Arctic. Many choices of moving/tilting helps me get a comfortable position at all times whild driving! see full Nissan Murano review |
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 |
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