Compare Nissan Maxima A36 vs Nissan Sentra B17 vs Nissan Sentra B15

Variants
1.6 116hp
1.6 116hp CVT
1.6 126hp
1.6 126hp CVT
1.8 131hp CVT
1.8 139hp CVT
1.8
2.5

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
405 L / 14.3 cu-ft
510 L / 18.0 cu-ft
329 L / 11.6 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
52.0 L / 13.7 gal
50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
531 kg / 1171 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Semi-independent, coil spring
Helical spring
Tire Size
245/45 R18, 245/40 R19
Turning Circle
10.4 m / 34.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
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
1760 mm / 69.3 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
2700 mm / 106.3 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
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 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
CVT
Manual

Production

Availability
2015
2000 ~ 2006

Reviews

Neofiliac score
27%
13%
14%
Pros
  • Robust VQ35DE V6 engine
  • Much improved styling
  • Good appointments inside
  • Small turning circle
  • Very lightweight
  • Good reliability record
Cons
  • Limited by MacPherson front suspension
  • Stuck by CVT
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Can't even reach 200km/h
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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