Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
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 |
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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 |
2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Maxima.