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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2011 Nissan Maxima Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Pontiac Grand Prix | Nissan Maxima | |
| Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 109.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 190.6 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 73.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.8 in | -1.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 3556 lb. | 44 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 56.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.8 in | -1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 53.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 34.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
| 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front of the GXP is great - heated leather seats, plenty of seat adjustments, and the controls are all pointed at the driver. Even on a 20 hour trip, I had no issues with discomfort. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
| 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Maxima
| 2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |
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