For years, the large sedan market has been dominated by two widely-popular models from Nissan and Toyota. The Nissan Maxima and Toyota Avalon have shared a large chunk of the market they make up year after year, consistently battling for the top spot in the class. But, what about the newest editions of the models, the 2018 model-year?
Who holds the edge? That's what we're going to find out in our model comparison page of the 2018 Nissan Maxima and 2018 Toyota Avalon! To accurately gauge the value each model brings to the table for drivers, we're going to compare their efficiency, performance and interior space. Note that we'll be comparing the base model trims for each sedan, to be as fair as possible. Let's see which car comes out on top!
2018 Nissan Maxima | VS | 2018 Toyota Avalon |
25 MPG | Fuel Economy | 24 MPG |
300 HP | Horsepower | 268 HP |
261 lb-ft | Torque | 248 lb-ft |
45.0" | Front Legroom | 42.1" |
When you look at the key model information for both the Nissan Maxima and Toyota Avalon, it's no surprise that they're both so popular! Whether you're looking for power, efficiency or space, both large sedans deliver! However, when you compare the two side-by-side, there's no doubt that the 2018 Nissan Maxima holds the edge over its Toyota rival.
When it comes to fuel efficiency, the Maxima and Avalon are neck-and-neck, with the Nissan holding the slight edge. That becomes even more impressive when you see that the 2018 Maxima also offers significantly more performance than the 2018 Avalon. So not only is the Maxima more powerful, but it does so while also being more efficient! Not to mention that in many areas, the 2018 Maxima also offers more interior space for passengers, like in the all-important legroom area! More space, more power and better efficiency, that's what you get with the 2018 Nissan Maxima!
Of course, that's not all the 2018 Nissan Maxima is. It also is, thanks to its wealth of advanced safety features, one of the safest vehicles on the road. Features like the Blind Sport Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert keep an eye on drivers' blind spots so they can turn with confidence and the Intelligent Cruise Control makes the commute easier by automatically adjusting speed based on the flow of traffic!
Want to learn more about the 2018 Nissan Maxima? Ready to get behind the wheel of one to try for yourself? Contact our staff at Jack Ingram Nissan in Montgomery, Alabama, for more information or to schedule a test drive today!