| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
| Model | Volvo V70 | Nissan Maxima | |
| Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 109.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Length | 189.9 in | 190.6 in | -0.7 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 73.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 60.9 in | 57.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3556 lb. | -29 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 | 57.4 in | 56.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.8 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.6 in | 0 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 19.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 57.9 ft3 |
| 2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are the comfortable front seats I have ever experienced. I can sit in them for several hours without discomfort, which is not usually the case in other cars. see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2010 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 |
| 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 |
| 2010 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 |