2000-2004 Nissan Maxima: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Nissan Maxima include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door sedan | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 108.3 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 190.5 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 70.3 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 56.5 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3186 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 15.1 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 18.5 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 40.4 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 44.8 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.2 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 35.4 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
A 3.0-liter dual-overhead-cam V6 engine produced 222 horsepower, driving either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. '02 Maximas got a 255-hp 3.5-liter V6--with 33 hp more than the 3.0 it replaced--and a new 6-speed manual transmission.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc V6 | 3.0 / 183 | 222-227 | 217 | 5-speed manual: 22/28 4-speed automatic: 20/28 |
5-speed manual: 20 4-speed automatic: 20 |
| dohc V6 | 3.5 / 214 | 255 | 246 | 6-speed manual: 21/28 4-speed automatic: 20/26 |
6-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- |
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Built In: Japan
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive








