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Kia Stinger vs. Nissan Maxima

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$36,690
Starting MSRP
$38,340
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
20 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
300 hp
Horsepower
300 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

311 @ 1650
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
261 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
300 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
300 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.5 L/152
Displacement
3.5 L/213
Displacement
-
Displacement
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
CVT Transmission
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
20 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
P225/45HR18
Rear Tire Size
P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
P225/45HR18
Front Tire Size
P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size

Suspension

Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type

Measurements

N/A
Trunk Volume
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
65 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
63 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
55 in
Height, Overall
57 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
190 in
Length, Overall
193 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
114 in
Wheelbase
109 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
56 in
Second Hip Room
54 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
36 in
Second Leg Room
34 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
37 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
54 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
45 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
38 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
94 ft³
Passenger Volume
99 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,611 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,609 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight

Safety

Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
740
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2023 Kia Stinger or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?

The 2023 Kia Stinger and the 2023 Nissan Maxima are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2023 Kia Stinger or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?

The 2023 Kia Stinger is more fuel efficient than the 2023 Nissan Maxima with 25 MPG combined versus 24 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2023 Kia Stinger or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?

The 2023 Kia Stinger is cheaper than the 2023 Nissan Maxima with a $36,690 starting MSRP versus a $38,340 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2023 Kia Stinger or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?

The 2023 Kia Stinger and the 2023 Nissan Maxima both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.

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