2019 Nissan Maxima vs 2019 Toyota Avalon

2019 Nissan Maxima

2019 Toyota Avalon

Select style

Platinum 3.5L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Maxima Platinum 3.5L	20	30	$38,772	$41,540
Maxima S 3.5L	20	30	$31,790	$34,050
Maxima SL 3.5L	20	30	$35,975	$38,540
Maxima SR 3.5L	20	30	$36,991	$39,630
Maxima SV 3.5L	20	30	$33,663	$36,060

Select style

Hybrid Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Avalon Hybrid Limited	43	43	$38,656	$42,950
Avalon Hybrid XLE	43	44	$32,986	$36,650
Avalon Hybrid XSE	43	43	$35,236	$39,150
Avalon Limited	22	31	$37,756	$41,950
Avalon Touring	22	31	$38,116	$42,350
Avalon XLE	22	32	$32,086	$35,650
Avalon XSE	22	31	$34,336	$38,150

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$38,772

$38,656

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,540

$42,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$692 / month

$716 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

Read Our Full Review

7.0

Read Our Full Review

TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Nissan Maxima is a break from the familiar mid-size four-door sedans.

The 2019 Toyota Avalon takes a hard right into sporty territory to take on rivals from Nissan and Chrysler.

TCC Likes

Sharp looks
Relatively quick, compared to other sedans
Driver-first layout

Handsome exterior
Easygoing road manners
Smooth, relatively inexpensive hybrid option

TCC Dislikes

Cramped rear seat
Small-ish trunk
Still a CVT

Trying too hard for sportiness
Front grille on certain trims is too much
Few options

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

43 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

43 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.4

102.6

Front Hip Room (in)

54.2

55.8

Second Leg Room (in)

34.2

40.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

37.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

53.5

54.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

58.3

Second Head Room (in)

35.8

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

57.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

63.6

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

113

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

72.8

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

62.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

192.8

195.9

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.3

16.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

11.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P235/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3676

3715

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

261 @ 4400

163 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/213

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 6400

215 @ 5700

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.41 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.25

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.77

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Maxima

Toyota Avalon

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.4

4.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

From dealers near you

Go!

Compare 2019 Nissan Maxima vs 2019 Toyota Avalon

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

Add a Vehicle to Compare