Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,824 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,567 mm | 4,915 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,511 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,396 kg | 1,623 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 76 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 947 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 876 mm | 927 mm | -51 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 371 L | 439 L | -68 L |
2012 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Sentra.
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |