Topping the LaCrosse by less than one cubic foot is Nissan’s sporty Maxima. Its aft cargo hold offers up a decently generous 14.2 cubic feet of luggage space.
Trunk-to-trunk it may top the Buick, but it trails far behind in passenger volume. Interestingly, at a little less than 96 cubic feet it offers the lowest interior volume of all the cars in this comparison. But that shouldn’t be too much of a surprise given that it’s tied with another car for the shortest overall wheel base at a tidy 109.3 inches.
SEE ALSO: 2009 Nissan Maxima Review
The Nissan Maxima is powered by a rip-snortin’ 290 horsepower version of the company venerated VQ V6. Torque output is a competent 261 lb-ft at 4,400 RPM. An Xtronic CVT handles “shifting” duties. An interesting transmission choice for a sedan the company calls a “4-Door Sports Car.”
