Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,030 mm | 2,776 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,080 mm | 4,897 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,966 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,750 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,895 kg | 1,574 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 68 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,621 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,090 mm | 1,143 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,021 mm | 932 mm | -931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,648 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,715 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 869 mm | -868 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 968 mm | 0 mm | 968 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,552 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,316 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,003 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,099 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,012 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,235 L | 405 L | -404 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,676 L | 14.3 | -12.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,216 L | 14.3 | -10.3 L |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Nissan Maxima.