Compare Nissan Maxima A35 vs Nissan Altima L32 vs Toyota Avensis 3

Variants
2.5
2.5 CVT
3.5
1.6
1.8
1.8 CVT
2.0
2.0 CVT
2.0D
2.2D
2.2D 150hp AT
2.2D 177hp

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
433 L / 15.3 cu-ft
509 L / 18.0 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
76.0 L / 20.1 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
215/55 R17
Turning Circle
10.8 m / 35.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
5-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1471 mm / 57.9 in
1480 mm / 58.3 in
Size | Length
4821 mm / 189.8 in
4695 mm / 184.8 in
Size | Width
1796 mm / 70.7 in
1810 mm / 71.3 in
Track Width | Front
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Wheel Size
17 in
16 in, 17 in, 18 in
Wheelbase
2776 mm / 109.3 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Fuel Economy
19.0 L/100km / 12.4 MPG (urban)
Top Speed
235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
95.5 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
9.5:1
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc
Engine | Power
290.0 hp / 216.3 kW @ 6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
82.9 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
81.4 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque
348 Nm / 256.7 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
CVT

Production

Availability
2008 ~ 2014
2007 ~ 2012
2009 ~ 2011

Reviews

Neofiliac score
12%
9%
19%
Pros
  • Good power from the VQ35DE naturally-aspirated V6
  • Further improved styling
  • Somewhat improved styling
  • Very reliable engines
Cons
  • CVT-only
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Unreliable CVT
  • Questionable styling
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Use of CVT for petrol
  • Only FWD

Price

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