2019 Toyota Avalon vs. 2019 Nissan Maxima
The large car segment is a fun one to look at. In this segment, you are looking for vehicles with plenty of comfort, technology and space so you feel at home. You also want the right level of performance for the size of the vehicle.
Today, we are going to compare two vehicles in our large car segment: the 2019 Toyota Avalon vs. 2019 Nissan Maxima. Both of these vehicles have a lot to offer, but which one will come out on top in this head to head comparison? Read on to find out!
Interior and Exterior Size Comparison
First, let’s take a look at the size of both of these vehicles. They are in the large car segment, so size is a big factor in making a decision. You want a vehicle to be large enough that it is comfortable for you and all your passengers.
For overall dimensions, the 2019 Toyota Avalon is 195 inches in length, 72 inches in width and 58 inches in height. If you compare that directly to the 2019 Nissan Maxima dimensions you can see they are just a little bit different. The Maxima is 193 inches in length, 73 in width and 57 in height. Do those couple of inches make a difference? Let’s check out the interior.
The Toyota Avalon has a passenger volume of 102.3 cubic feet. This includes dimensions like 39.2 inches of second row legroom. Overall, this gives you the space and comfort you want whether you are in the first or second row. The Avalon also gives you a trunk that has 16 cubic feet of space.
The 2019 Nissan Maxima has a passenger volume of 98.6 cubic feet. The Maxima gives you 34.2 inches of second row legroom. For trunk space, the Maxima gives you 14.3 cubic feet of cargo space.
As you can see, the 2019 Toyota Avalon is a bit bigger than the Maxima providing you with more overall passenger volume and more space where it counts like the second row legroom and the cargo space. Here it is pretty clear that the 2019 Toyota Avalon beats out the Maxima in terms of the size comparison.
Performance Comparison
Next, let’s take a look at the what’s underneath the hood. The Toyota Avalon gives you a 3.5-liter V6 engine with a six-speed automatic transmission. This engine gives you 268-horsepower, so that is more than enough capability for this car.
For fuel economy in the Avalon, you get 21 miles per gallon in the city and 30 miles per gallon on the highway, which is very good for a car this size. Also, the 2019 Toyota Avalon is easy to drive and handle with its very precise steering. It is also very comfortable, especially on those long highway drives.
Under the hood of the 2019 Nissan Maxima, you will find a 3.5-liter V6 engine. This engine is paired with a continuously variable transmission. This engine will give you 300-horsepower, which is quite a bit for this size of vehicle.
The fuel efficiency for the Maxima is actually the same as the Avalon. This vehicle gets 21 city miles per gallon and 30 highway miles per gallon. Overall, the handling of the Maxima is pretty good, but there are some areas that leave something to be desired. With some trim levels the Maxima tends to understeer and it needs more steering effort at low speeds.
The performance of these two vehicles is similar. The fuel economy is actually the same; both of these vehicles come with above average fuel efficiency. The Maxima has a bit more horsepower here, but the tradeoff is slightly worse handling than the Avalon.
Features Comparison
Now that we’ve looked at the size and performance let’s take a closer at some of the features that are offered with each of these vehicles. Each of these vehicles offer you five different trim options with various features. Let’s break that down a little bit.
The Toyota Avalon XLE is the base trim level option. This starts off at a price of $33,500 and it comes with a lot of standard features like a 7-inch touchscreen, leather upholstery, navigation, Bluetooth, Siri Eyes Free. This base trim also gives you safety technology standard like a rearview camera, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning and more.
The top-level trim for the Avalon is the XLE Limited, and this vehicle goes for $41,300. It includes features like tri-zone automatic climate control, perforated leather upholstery, ventilated seats, an 11-speaker JBL audio system and more.
The base trim for the 2019 Nissan Maxima is the S. This trim starts at a price of $33,020 and comes with cloth upholstery, an 8-inch touchscreen, navigation, Bluetooth, and more. This trim also gives you safety features such as a rearview camera, forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
The Nissan Maxima Platinum is the highest trim option and it will cost you $40,690. The features on this vehicle include premium leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, driver drowsiness monitoring and more.
As you can see, the prices of these vehicles are very similar. The Toyota Avalon is slightly more expensive in the base trim and the top-level trim as well as in those mid-level trims. However, if you look at the features offered in each vehicle, the Avalon offers more features standard. The base trim of the Avalon gives you leather upholstery while the base level Maxima gives you cloth upholstery. You can also get a few more safety features on the base level Avalon than in the Maxima.
Which is Right For You?
As you look through the comparison above, it is pretty clear that the 2019 Toyota Avalon beats out the 2019 Nissan Maxima. Both are quality vehicles, but the Avalon has a little more going for it.
The Avalon gives you more interior space for your passengers and more cargo space for your stuff than the Maxima does. Also, while these vehicles have the same fuel economy, the Avalon has better steering and handling. Finally, the 2019 Toyota Avalon seems to offer more standard features in in their trim levels, giving you the best bet for your money.
The 2019 Toyota Avalon should definitely be high up on your list when you are looking into buying a new car!