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Toyota Avalon (2006) vs. Nissan Maxima (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Toyota Avalon and 2011 Nissan Maxima specs.

2006 Toyota Avalon and 2011 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Toyota Avalon Nissan Maxima  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6400
261 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.0 in 109.3 in 1.7 in
Length 197.2 in 190.6 in 6.6 in
Width 72.8 in 73.2 in -0.4 in
Height 58.5 in 57.8 in 0.7 in
Curb Weight 3490 lb. 3556 lb. -66 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 20.0 gal. -1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 38.5 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.4 in 56.3 in 3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 53.4 in 2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 43.8 in -2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 36.4 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.2 in 55.1 in 3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.2 in 53.9 in 2.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.9 in 34.6 in 6.3 in
Total Legroom 82.2 in (over 2 rows) 78.4 in (over 2 rows) 3.8 in
Cargo Volume 14.4 ft3 14.2 ft3 0.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Avalon

2006 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review
2006 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review
2005 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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