Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Nissan 350Z | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,313 mm | 4,897 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,323 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,515 kg | 1,574 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 68 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,001 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,361 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,143 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,415 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,359 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 869 mm | -869 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,082 mm (over 1 row) | 2,012 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 193 L | 405 L | -212 L |
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |
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 |
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