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Nissan Quest (2011) vs. Nissan Maxima (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Nissan Quest and 2008 Nissan Maxima specs.

2011 Nissan Quest and 2008 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Nissan Quest Nissan Maxima  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
260 hp@6000
240 lb-ft@4400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
255 hp@6000
252 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission CVT 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 118.1 in 111.2 in 6.9 in
Length 200.8 in 193.5 in 7.3 in
Width 77.6 in 71.7 in 5.9 in
Height 71.5 in 58.3 in 13.2 in
Curb Weight 4367 lb. 3579 lb. 788 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 20.0 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 42.1 in 40.1 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 64.5 in 57.9 in 6.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.3 in 53.5 in 3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.8 in 43.9 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 41.6 in 37.3 in 4.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 63.2 in 56.5 in 6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 66.0 in 54.8 in 11.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.7 in 36.5 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 40.0 in 0.0 in 40 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 61.2 in 0.0 in 61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3 49.6 in 0.0 in 49.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 40.5 in 0.0 in 40.5 in
Total Legroom 121 in (over 3 rows) 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 40.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.1 ft3 15.5 ft3 19.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 63.6 ft3 15.5 48.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 108.4 ft3 15.5 ft3 92.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Quest

2011 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
. see full Nissan Quest review
2011 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Maxima

2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review
 
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