2008 Nissan Maxima vs 2009 Volvo S60

2008 Nissan Maxima

2009 Volvo S60

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4-Door Sedan CVT 3.5 SE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan CVT 3.5 SE	19	25	$26,229	$28,630
4-Door Sedan CVT 3.5 SL	19	25	$28,286	$30,880

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4-Door Sedan FWD 2.5T SE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan FWD 2.5T SE	19	28	$29,093	$30,950
4-Door Sedan AWD 2.5T SE	18	26	$30,785	$32,750
4-Door Sedan FWD 2.5T	19	28	$30,832	$32,800
4-Door Sedan AWD 2.5T	18	26	$32,524	$34,600
4-Door Sedan FWD 2.4T	18	26	$34,216	$36,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,229

$29,093

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$28,630

$30,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$477 / month

$516 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 Nissan Maxima is a bit more aesthetically appealing than a top-of-the-line Altima or Accord, but it doesn’t perform any better.

The 2009 Volvo S60 isn’t a sport sedan, but it is a comfortable, safe, all-weather mid-size car with an eager powertrain.

TCC Likes

Supportive front seats
Steers and handles responsively
Very quiet, comfortable cabin

Quiet interior
Firm but smooth ride
Great front seats

TCC Dislikes

Outside styling doesn’t stand out from the Altima
V-6 doesn’t feel sporty with CVT automatic
No standard stability control in a top-of-the-line model

Dated design inside and out
Narrow trunk opening
Rear headroom is limited

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

55.5

Front Leg Room (in)

43.9

42.6

Front Hip Room (in)

53.5

55.0

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

33.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

38.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.6

Second Hip Room (in)

54.8

54.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

56.2

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

194.4

181.2

Height, Overall (in)

58.3

56.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.2

60.7

Wheelbase (in)

111.2

107

Liftover Height (in)

29.2

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

71.0

Track Width, Front (in)

61.0

61.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.5

13.9

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.50 x 0.35

11.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Power

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.60 x 1.10

12.0 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.0

18.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.0

38.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.6

3.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.2

16.4

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P235/45R17

Spare Tire Size

T145/80R17

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P235/45R17

Rear Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

3300

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

3300

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

330

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

330

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3591

- TBD -

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

- TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

- TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.8

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V6

Low-Pressure Turbo Gas I5

Fuel System

SMPI

EFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

252 @ 4400

236 @ 1500 - 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5L/213

2.5L/154

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

255 @ 6000

208 @ 5000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.17

2.27

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.34

Trans Description Cont.

Continously Variable

Automatic,

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37 - 0.44

4.66

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.98

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.02

Trans Description Cont. Again

Geartronic

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.77

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.03

Trans Order Code

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Vehicle Name

Nissan Maxima

Volvo S60

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.87

.93

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Independent Multilink

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent strut

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

1.04

.83

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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