Volvo S60 (2008) vs. Nissan Maxima (2011) Specs

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2008 Volvo S60 and 2011 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year	2008	2011
Model	Volvo S60	Nissan Maxima
Engine	turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100	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	106.9 in	109.3 in	-2.4 in
Length	180.2 in	190.6 in	-10.4 in
Width	71.4 in	73.2 in	-1.8 in
Height	56.2 in	57.8 in	-1.6 in
Curb Weight	3393 lb.	3556 lb.	-163 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	20.0 gal.	-2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	38.5 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	56.3 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.0 in	53.4 in	-4.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	43.8 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	36.4 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	55.1 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.2 in	53.9 in	1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.3 in	34.6 in	-1.3 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	78.4 in (over 2 rows)	-2.5 in
Cargo Volume	13.9 ft³	14.2 ft³	-0.3 ft³

2008 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review

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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