Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 111.2 in | -4.6 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 193.5 in | -13.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.7 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 58.3 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4076 lb. | 3579 lb. | 497 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 57.9 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 53.5 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.9 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.3 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.5 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 54.8 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.5 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 38.8 ft3 |
2008 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There`s LOT`S of head and leg room...enough said! see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD |
Most space in its class. see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
very roomy, i dont feel cramped in see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
You have a lot of space in front seat that you do not feel too tight that you cannot move. It is very rommy and also in the back too. see full Saturn VUE review |
2008 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Too hard. see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It need more lumbar support. see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not enough leg room. Back seat is not cushioned sufficiently for comfort. Backseat rest is to upright with minimal adjustments see full Saturn VUE review |
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 |