Compare Nissan Maxima A36 vs Nissan Sentra B15

Variants
1.8
2.5

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
405 L / 14.3 cu-ft
329 L / 11.6 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
531 kg / 1171 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Helical spring
Tire Size
245/45 R18, 245/40 R19

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1435 mm / 56.5 in
1410 mm / 55.5 in
Size | Length
4897 mm / 192.8 in
4509 mm / 177.5 in
Size | Width
1859 mm / 73.2 in
1710 mm / 67.3 in
Weight
1574.0 kg / 3470.1 lbs
Wheel Size
18 in, 19 in
Wheelbase
2776 mm / 109.3 in
2535 mm / 99.8 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
7.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
6.8 sec
Fuel Economy
10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
95.5 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.6:1
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc
Engine | Power
300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
85.8 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
81.4 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque
354 Nm / 261.1 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Type
CVT
Manual

Production

Availability
2015
2000 ~ 2006

Reviews

Neofiliac score
27%
14%
Pros
  • Robust VQ35DE V6 engine
  • Much improved styling
  • Good appointments inside
  • Very lightweight
  • Good reliability record
Cons
  • Limited by MacPherson front suspension
  • Stuck by CVT
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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