2013 Nissan Altima vs Maxima 0-60 MPH Mashup Review
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- čas přidán 4. 12. 2012
- ( www.TFLcar.com ) The brand new 2013 Nissan Altima and the new 2013 Nissan Maxima are two family sedans cut from the same cloth. Of course the Maxima is Nissan's top of the line sedan while the Nissan Altima slots right below the Maxima in both price and performance...or at least so we thought until we tested both cars in another fun and informative TFLcar Mashup Review. There's of course no doubt that the Maxima is the more expensive of the two Nissan sedans. It also can be had with the more powerful V6 but what about size and performance and perhaps more importantly which car is the better driver. Check out this video comparison to find out which Nissan sedan is really the top dog.
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I don't own either of these cars, but I know this is not a fair comparison. 90% of Altimas have the 4 cylinder option, and NONE of the same amenities as the Maxima. The Altima almost always has cloth seats, no heated steering wheel, no paddle shifters, etc. If you compare the everyday Altima to the everyday Maxima...the Maxima wins every time.
Thank you
The 3.5 SL Has all that.
+WAandCASirens yes, but what's annoying is that these guys are supposedly comparing the average Altima to the average Maxima. 90% of Altimas have a 4 cylinder, cloth seats, and none of these features. Only if you pay MUCH more, can you get those features
Because most people want a CHEAP Model not a Expensive one.
+WAandCASirens exactly. Which means they will get the cheap Altima. Which will have a 4 cylinder and none of these features.
The maxima does come with paddle shifters, with the sports package. This all seems biased.
It is biased. I have a 2011 Max SV with paddle shifters
+Danny41 not biased, just stupid
+dan428 Actually they are bias.
They’re not biased he specifically said “does your car come with paddle shifters?” And he said no he never said it wasn’t offered 🙄
Agreed I was just about to post that same thing and I saw your post I'm highly bothered by this video idk why since we all know everything is bullshit lol!!
I just bought me a 2012 SV Maxima with the sports package. Man, that car is AWESOME!!!!
rdskn4eva it's a hell of a car, I have the 14 Sv with tech package..
I am looking to buy one as well !
80" Reach a maxima looks so boring
80" Reach not even a sports car
Actually the CVT doesn't hamper the acceleration of either car. However, having owned an 09 maxima I can say that there is a bit of an art to getting max performance. Simply flooring it gives slower times. Giving it about 3/4 throttle up to about 35 then fully applying the throttle is fastest. I have a video on my phone of my old maxima doing 0-60 in 5.5sec. These guys are doing it wrong
Many cars now adays are like that, with the electric throttle bodies now, and the amount of factory cpu going on with a vehicle.
Noticed with my 2012 SI. Missed the 90s cars with the cable throttles. Much more responsive as well
I also own a maxima 2014 maxima. The only “modification” I’ve done to it is a k&n air intake and mine will do 60 in 5 flat.
@@HondaTrumpAi exactly because the throttle response is way more responsive on the old 2003 maxima the 2003 maxima will dust the 2014 maxima
@@cedricmiller4370 lmfao yes right. Auto vs auto nope.
@@occckid123 lol why you say no? Have you driven the 2003 3.5 maxima
i'll stay with my maxima, 7th gen.. better than the altima
Agreed. I love my 06 altima se-r, but since getting my 7th gen, putting the lip, tinting the windows...i am very happy .
Nope
Owning both a 2012 Maxima and a 2013 Altima (The max is my daily driver and the alti is the wife's) I would agree with you. I liked the Altimas (drove an 08 for a little while) until I bought my max. The max is just all around better IMO. The wife loves the Altima though but we've been talking about getting rid of it in favor of a newer Q50.
I have a Maxima 7th gen I love it. Theses guys are just going for what cheaper. All around Maxima is way better Altima is like the slower little brother.
@@gabeleon1067 have you ever beaten a v6 Altima with your 7th gen Maxima?
What are you talking about ?!!
I have Maxima 2011 & it has a paddle shifters !
Mine is 2011 and doesn’t have the paddles
Mine has paddle shifters too we have the plat
Paddle shifters was an option
The maxima runs the 0-60 in 5.8 secs sooo why do ppl think the altima is faster??
My 2008 altima coupe 3.5 manual doing 5.3sec bone stock....
+Evinc Gokkaya No Altima manual does 5.3 stock...stop lying.
That's just like the Accord fans saying that a stock Accord V6 with manual can go below 5.5s.
This is a mile above Sea level. NA Cars lose about 1 second accelerating to 60 every mile they go up in elevation. Neither of them will even get below 7 seconds at this elevation
I think 2012 was the year they had similar engines and it was just bells and whistles that made the difference.
Thanks Jesse, your comment is very much appreciated!
I got a 2014 max now
Love the car you have. Don't love the car you don't have. Be happy!
This will save you money.$$$$
I'm talking to myself. I have Altima😀
From another dude who couldn't budget the maxima...I love my 15 Altima hahah
I have a sentra it cost 45000 dollars
Mike Ndikumasabo u want a cookie?
Great question and we'll answer it in tomorrow's video.
Wow, great review!! When I read the title of the video, I instantly thought the maxima was going to beat the Altima EVERYWHERE. I really liked the idea of measuring the decibals, I've never seen that done before, and you should keep doing it. Great reviews!
I just traded my 2015 3.5 Altima for a 2014 Maxima, the Maxima is a far superior car. I do think the Altima would of beat it 0-60, but barely.
The Altima you could definitely tell was the work car sedan. I did lose a little money on the deal, should of just bought the Maxima to begin with but thought they were basically the same car... Wrong!
stupidstt I agree. I traded my 2013 3.5 SV Altima for a new 2014 Maxima, and they are TOTALLY different cars. The Altima was a good car for me, but the Maxima is far superior. It handles better, it rides better, the brakes are better, the interior is better, etc...I had always thought they was very similar, but after about one block of a test drive, my mind was changed.
Anthony Pratscher so which one is faster ? Cause he just said the Altima would win a 0-60
The Maxima looks like if Infiniti made a new sedan. The interior screams: "I'm Luxury!" The Altima is sporty on the outside but it's just not as well as the Maxima. Maxima rides all day!
I'm not sure if you tried the manual gear shifting, but you can turn traction control off and rev the engine a lot more so you get to 60 in 3rd. By default, the car slows down the RPM to avoid wheel spin so that's why it's slower. :P It also tried to keep RPMs around 2-3k after first gear even if you floor it so you need traction control off and just shift up yourself for more fun.
I test drove both, bought the Altima. Absolutely no regrets. I love it. Get the 3.5L you will not regret it.
Agree with you sir
But don't get the 2013.
bruh the maxima is better all the way around better audio better for performance its got paddle shifters nobody knows how to drive a nisssan the right way because ik my 2014 maxima hit 140+ and it was stock engine
@@ITACHIPURE you didn’t watch the video the maxima doesn’t have paddle shifters the Altima does 😂😂
@@King-kw1momy 2012 has paddles
back then it was my goal to buy a 2013 Altima well let me tell you something mission accomplished .
Literally just got one yesterday! Very satisfying to drive.
I’ve had mine for just over a week, and I absolutely LOVE it!
just bought my maxima
The dirty dad jokes are real with these two
That's the point of real world testing...we drive them the way people really drive cars....with more than one person.
Was this done in normal drive or Ds and I sure hope your using premium, at least for the Maxima.
dudes.. great video. wish I knew about you guys earlier. hopefully you have an Infinity M35 video out there or in the works
These two are wrong on many things. The Maxima comes with paddle shifters in the S and SV model, as does the Altima. While the Maxima they tested here has a pretty plain exterior, the SV with the spoiler and upgraded 19" wheels is a lot nicer than the Altima. The difference between the exteriors is noticeable right away, regardless if you "know what to look for" or not. The Altima has a "cheap" and "cramped" feel to it.
The Maxima grips better and does accelerate faster. I'm not sure what type of moron would put a car in first gear and gas it until it hits 60, but if you were to accurately test these two cars 0-60 with proper shifting the Maxima would win.
The Maxima also comes with a 9 speaker Bose setup featuring 1 6.5" subwoofer in each door, 3 speakers in the dash and 2 speakers in the rear deck. CD, MP3, composite input, and a hard drive for saving CDs in included. The navigation package lets you play DVDs, but either option features the back up camera.
A fully loaded Maxima SV costs $39,000. There's nothing wrong with sport mode or the cvt. This is a "4 door sports car" as noted by the sticker in the rear windows and the transmission acts as it should for this type of vehicle. It is just as loud as any cvt, not better or worse.
As far as the comments saying a Maxima should sell in the high $20s-low $30s, you are the typical person that has no idea what a Maxima is capable of until you drive it. You think for $30,000 you can get a 3 series BMW? They start at $32,750. Have fun with a rear wheel drive, 180hp turbo charged 4 cylinder, "8 speed shiftable automatic". Which is also smaller in length, width and height and will have no premium options at that base level.
The Nissan Maxima is the best car you can buy for under $40,000 as far as luxury and performance. Any other car is going to compromise somewhere.
Brian Durkovic This right here!!! Nice breakdown, they missed a lot in this review. Oh and also you get panoramic sunroof!
Love my sv. Would take it over a german shitbox any day
"Oh and also you get panoramic sunroof!" - Not the limited edition with the sport package. At least for 2012. I have a 2012 fully loaded with everything except the tech package meaning the only thing I don't have is a 10 GB HDD (I believe I have a 2 GB but never have used it), navigation or builtin Bluetooth audio streaming. I installed the Bose Bluetooth Adapter to go with the Bose sound system though. I freaking LOOOOVE my max though. Had it for 4 years now and still enjoy driving it as if I had gotten it this year.
Well said. They just floored it from the start. It's best to go 1/2 way that floor it at 30 for best results.
Spot on. In 2013 though the Maxima was 200kg heavier than the Altima apparently, which is a significant difference. It often depends on a car model year also.
did you drive the maxima in Sport mode ? 😉
You guys made me so happy! I just finished watching the 0 to 60 Chevy Impala at sea level go 7.9 seconds with only 1 person in the car! I own a 2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 and you guys tested it against the Maxima and at 1 mile above sea level with both of you in the car with less horsepower 270.... went 7.3. Seconds. And about 7,000 cheaper! You see I have a good friend who just purchased a brand new fully loaded Chevy Impala and he is bragging about how fast the car is, I told him I would spank him with my Japanese v6 but he insisted that his car was faster. of course I will be forwarding him these two videos. you guys are the best! thank you so much for proving my point. subscriber for life! 👍
Are you one of these guys? ..lol..these guys don't know what they are talking about. .they r comparing a basic maxima. .
I'm trying to buy my first car. Would you recommend 2004 Maxima 3.5SE or the 2005 Altima SE-R?
awesome review--other than neither guy is funny and they waste too much time trying to be, but failing. And Nathan is a highly skilled human if he can eye ball the 1 inch difference in length between the cars.
A little F.Y.I the price of a vehicle has nothing todo with its proformance!
Question, is the "Sport" mode it's own mode that acts with the Automatic? Or is the "Sport" mode considered the Manual mode?
Please read the font @ 6:11 and listen to what Nathan says @ 6:30.
altima is so quiet that u cant feel youre going 80 kmh
These guys are terrible
My 92 Maxima has Keyless entry, auto seatbelts and heated mirrors, does your car have that?
First off were you in sports mode on the maxima? The "manual" doesnt rev at high rpm when going from 0-60 but yours did meaning your in base drive mode. The "manual" mode is way faster due to it actually "shifting" if that makes sense.
Thats weird all maximas I've seen have pedal shifters. Did you guys get the base one with no add ons?
My personal one is a 2014 with all the bell and whistles. And the base model comes with pedal shifters im pretty sure.
Has alot more amenities then the premium altima. Plus the altima doesnt even keep up with my maxima when tested.
Nissan pretty much fucked up every maxima design after the original 3.5L in the 5th gen
Naw, the 7th gen is fucking sexy. Took a long time to grow on me, but after a month of owning mine, and modifying it a bit its one of my favorite body styles from nissan in a long time. It is agressive looking, but then again only certain colors. White, smoke, and black can look amazing. The 6th gen was just horrible, and the 8th bleh. Bucktooth beaver coming at you. All ive ever owned is nissans and datsuns, and ive owned almost every model lol.
these guys ARE JUST WRONG!
Why didnt they use sport mode for the max? I have a 11 wit cvt and sport mode with manual shift
thnks guys! i was eyeing both of them. helped me decide.
my maxima has paddle shifters.
Mine does too idk where that wrong information is coming from
+Ayokunle Olujobi only if you get the sport package of the Maxima come with paddle shifters
Ayokunle Olujobi
I was just finna say I’ve saw some with pattle shifters
Why is it holding on to one gear for so long?
***** Thanks, i never knew about those gears. they seem efficient.
The CVT in Nissans are crap. There are class action lawsuit against Nissan all the time for them. They are getting better in the last few years, but count on having to replace them (@ $4000 a piece) in 60,000 to 100,000 miles.
Because they failed to shift it properly...
@@VenturiLife No, just because the life span of the CVT Transmission some people experience aren't too long. I just bought a 2014 Nissan Maxima just turned 30,000 Miles and so far my Transmission seems fine. Just hard to get used to it. Doesn't act like a Normal Automatic Transmission that shifts gears.
My dad gave it to me and he bought it slightly used in 04'! Since then the only real major issues was the starter, catalytic converters, and the o2 sensors. The car has 107,500 miles so to me that's pretty good. Car has never failed on us except for the one time the starter died, but that was the only time in almost 10 years it failed us, but the car has been amazing and I love it. :)
You guys make a really cool n funny video about the most beautiful cars that ever existed, i do really liked the way you make look the difference between both of them. By the way i own a 2013 Nissan Altima SL Storm Blue with Black Interiors.
For the record, the Altima is faster than the Maxima in the v6 engine size.
Faster quicker to 60 than the Maxima made before 2016.
It’s not. I don’t think they used premium gas in the maxima
Actually the 2015 Altima 2.5Sv will beat an 3.5 maxima because the maxima is heavier with the weight so either way the Altima will beat it off rip.
@@demariusparamore2673 that's true from a complete stop even the 4cylinder 2.5 will pull away from maxima 3.5 up til 60 because the maxima is heavy and has acceleration lag and hesitation til after 60 but the Altima doesn't have any acceleration hesitation it just takes off. And the v6 altima will pull away bus lengths from a complete stop seen it done
Maxima is better built and feels like it.
Altima feels more cheaper quality wise.
So true. I find it funny that the Altima tend to have all sorts of problems while the Maxima remains solid with very few issues.
Marlon Johnson Exactly. For years Altimas had engine issues after owning them for about 5 or 6 years
nooooo, the altima has one of the most reliable power plants on the planet ..
Mark G no it don't. My sister has a 2013 and it sucks in gas. The gas burns fast as hell. The gas mileage glitches like hell. I had filled it up and it gave me 314 mi. Drove two miles down the road it read 296 mi. Straight trash
+JuWan Harris ive has a 93,99&07 altima.... you cant base the reliability of a engine off of one car. if you do a little research you will find that nissan customers have very few issues with the engines.....
As a subscriber, I watch the majority of your videos. I'm starting to really feel your pain with these comments about the 0-60 times....
Anyway, keep up the great work guys. Unfortunately not everyone will understand what elevation does to engine power output.
What type of music are they playing? I would love to play this on Pandora
My 2010 Maxima in sport mode kills the 2013 Altima.
I’ve kept up real well with a Nissan Maxima in my 2012 2.5🤣🤣😬
Aerodynamic makes a difference.
my 2010 maxima is a v6 with paddle shifters and a lot more than the 2013. im really confused here. but then again i have done so much to upgrade my max that it beats out both of my friends’ 350z’s which are both tuned
We have paddle shifters in our 2013 maxima?
But my brother's 2012 Maxima has paddle shifters?
Paddle shifters comes with the sport package
+frank carranza yes you are correct, only sport package comes with paddle shifters.
So does mines
I love my 2012 7th gen max, my mother in law has the 2013 altima and it sounds like shit while driving it and it's slow as hell. it's falling apart the door handles are coming off and the ac has went out twice. it was new when they drove it off the lot and she only use's it to go to work and home. POS
I thought this was a pretty fair review, right up until the end. I've had my 2013 3.5 SL for 3 weeks now, and I drive to work in Chicago traffic. It's already been through all types of weather, speeds, and traffic conditions, and I have had NO issues with the handling on this car. Neither did the reviewers from Edmunds, Car and Driver, and Road and Track. They all listed the handling as good to very good, and so do I. Maybe the reviewer is used to driving sports cars, who knows.
And we can also confirm that you don't understand what testing a car 1 mile above sea level does to horsepower and 0-60 times.
they didn't get the sport package on the maxima
The max has a heavy body
I ♥ my altima (:
I am curious if you were running premium gas in it. I know the maxima is noticeable slower when its running regular.
I am very close to signing the dotted line for an 2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL. I have been on the NHTSA site, and there are numerous complaints (100+) on the 2013 Altime about engine/transmission/steering wheel noises and drifting of the car at high speeds (50+). Did you experience any of these or other issues while testing the Altima? I greatly appreciate your input!
Oh and my cousin has an 2013 Altima that I drive everyday... To be honest I hate driving it. The cvt sounds raggedy ass hell, like it rattles. The cvt is much better on the Max. I test drove a 2012 SV Premium and fell in love!!!
???sound
+عبداله احمدی یار its like a rattle sound
JuWan Harris do you even know what cvt is or stands for?
+Melissa Merrick Continuous Variosly Transmission. It's trash on the 4 cyl. If you're coming for me, I advise you to have a seat
I love my Maxima :) They're hands down better than the Altimas.
Not in 0-60 space and gas mileage and price
ok whatever you say
+Heather Nicholson oh and you can use regular fuel in the altima v6 while the maxima uses premium. I like the maxima 2 though. just pointing a few things out :)
occckid123 you don't have to use premium in almost any car. just short of a high end sports cars. they will run just fine on regular gas
+Petchyalater I wouldn't dare put regular fuel in a car recommends premium fuel why would I want less performance? there's a reason for it it doesn't say anything about using regular fuel for maximum efficiency and power but the ultimate is the regular fuel
I'd absolutely LOVE for you guys to video review a Passat or Passat CC!
tuner, exhaust, intake these after market upgrades should be a must for these cars
I'm a Nissan fan........ Drove 1 Toyota 2 fiat 1 Renault 3 Honda 1 suzuki...... And 2 Nissan....... Belive me if u buy used...... Best bang for buck.......
Emphasis on the BANG!!
40k for front wheel drive nissan?? get infiniti.
infinity maintenace more expensive and spare parts
Daewoo, I use to create & place their mid-west regional newspaper advertising during 1995-97. Weird flash back moment. Thanks for the nissan mash-up.
Do cars with turbo or superchargers have less impact from altitude and if so by how much?
Lmao when you don’t even know how to accelerate in an automatic 😂😂😂
When you say it's an automatic and it's a cvt🤣
My dad owns a 2014 maxima and he has blown out some mustangs and challengers, although rather slower ones. It is definitely faster
So the v6 mustangs and challengers?
Skoorb Brooks I don't actually know what engine they had, but just another note, they were right up behind him when they started off but as we got up into the higher speeds we were deffinatly accelerating faster than them
I have a 2012 maxima and I have beat a v6 altima older and the brand new. Raced a challenger r/t off the line all the way to 80mph and beat it off the line. Also have raced a 2012 V6 Camaro on the highway 55 in idaho from about 50 up to 120 mph and my max was faster ...I over took him on every straight. Raced a V6 mustang and won Raced a Pontiac gxp solstice and won. new maximas are dead even from 60 mph up to 135 with WRX sti. I raced one the first month I had my max and the guy in the wrx gave me a thumbs up at 130 ish. I paid 36k for my maxima brand new with all options in 2013. The ones that cost 40k should have a trunk spoiler and paddle shifters 19 inch wheels or the premium model with the double sunroof (this ugly red one as tested was way over priced) SV Sport is 38 to 41k. these guys suck at testing and pricing cars.
+IEATPLANETS YESIDO let me add something on the track the Maxima will destroy any American junk. For drag raced especially when you put the maxima in Ds mode it a hole different car
well..i have a maxima sv. .it's a fast car...but not a racing car. .i always say that. .can easily smoke old Mustang gt..09,08..
Thank you!
Did these cars have the exact same transmission or is there a newer CVT in the Altima?
I like the cvt whats the big fucking deal.
The CAT Doesn't shift.
***** How do?
absolutely not true
I agree, All the ANTI CVT people are wrong. they are just silly automotive journalists that only want to review mustangs and BMW/s (all fast sports cars). They have nothing educated to say about CVT's because they only like driving cars at tracks and not in real life traffic conditions.
Maxima's are better for those who dont know
I still have a Max fr 26 yrs ago, has a 3.0L V6 engine. It's a sleeper, light and quick off the line everytime!
These stats are wrong my Nissan maxima 2014 SR it’s 5.8 seconds ?
the maxima would beat the altima anyday
Jason Kuklinski Nope
Maxima's are better the Altima's are ugly!
Zach Cook Altima is definitely not ugly . Maxima looks better for sure but Altima still looks very nice
So do these cars just suck under acceleration? The engine seemed to plateau because the car wanted the next gear.
Perfect review & great Nissan.
Altima is better
I would say that to if I had one
How did you get this Maxima over $40,000 MSRP without paddle shifters? No paddle shifters means at best this is a base SV without Sport or Premium package. Could you provide the list of options you tested on this car?
Also, it sounds like you had the car in D - would definitely have faster times in Ds.
great video guys! i have the maxima so when the new altima came out i was PISSED for obvious reason...looks the same, speed matches, bigger and the MAXIMA is suppose to be their flag ship car! btw great personalities keeps ppl engaged! you guys need your own show on TLC!
Nathan only wears t-shirts from car companies that are now dead or have left the U.S. market.
another odd thing: the heated steering wheel heats unevenly: nothing at the usual 3 and 9 oclock position, a lot at 4 and 8 (where no one put their hands), with only little heat at 2 and 10. Heated seats are too weak for the butt, and too strong for the back! Kinda useless since in winter, i usually wear a winter coat, but no winter pants. Its better than nothing but how hard is it to place heating devices at the rigth place?
can u get a maxima with blind spot monotoring like the altima? the maxima also gets 5 mpg less than the altima on the highway and is tighter inside. maxima drives a bit better but i dont think its worth the extra cost. altima also has txt messaging on display and can send txt also straight from the car. maxima???
Did you try sport mode😭I have a 2010 maxima and she pulls on Altima’s everytime
Does the Altima rev a bit higher or is that just me?
Enjoyed this!
I know this is old but how can you compare a full sedan with a medium sedan
you guys didn't do the decibel test in the Maxima...lol
Are you really saying you can ask for less gas to go in the cylinder and yet have more accel? please explain more.
did they do one for the 2014 maxima vs altima
So in the end which is better ?
Gotta love that Daiwu t-shirt man.
Wow, in their testing, the Q50 3.7 got 6.98s with 1 driver, and GS350 ran 7.39s with 1 driver. Here, an average start, 2 adults, and still 7.39s!
what is the point of paddle shifters with a CVT? There is 2 gears , forward and reverse.
Hi , again , what about the CVT reliability , I have heard so many bad things about it
Thank´s
Nissan extended the cvt to 120 miles..
Were you using Premium fuel (93) Octane in the Maxima?
Nice video
One thing about the current generation of the Nissan Maxima (which I own), and the Altima is that there is extra travel in the accelerator past the initial stopping point to obtain max acceleration. When these tests are conducted, is the accelerator being pressed past the initial stop point for maximum acceleration?
Nice Daewoo shirt Nathan lol have you heard of the Tico?
You guys are great
it has "Drive Sport" mode that simulates gear shifting. I find it fun to drive with this when my kids are not in the car. It is really impressive how smooth it shifts when out of sport mode though. So you get the option, MPG is better in normal mode.