2019 Toyota Avalon vs 2018 Nissan Maxima

Drivers looking for a quality sedan should research the differences between the 2019 Toyota Avalon vs the 2018 Nissan Maxima. Both sedans exist to fill the gap between base-level and luxury-level sedans, providing drivers with premium features at an affordable price. These two sedans also provide a sportier experience than the average sedan.

The 2019 Toyota Avalon’s standard powertrain is a 3.5-liter, six-cylinder engine which generates 301 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque. The 2018 Nissan Maxima also features a 3.5-liter, six-cylinder engine but with lower performance ratings of 300 horsepower and 261 pound-feet of torque. The 2019 Toyota Avalon’s V6 engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission system. All 2019 Avalon models are front-wheel drive.

2019 Toyota Avalon Convenience Features

The 2019 Toyota Avalon’s interior is one of the best in the segment. Ambient interior lighting, a wood trim and microsuede seat inserts are all available for this sedan. It’s also more spacious than the 2018 Nissan Maxima’s interior, receiving an EPA measurement of 119 cubic feet compared to the 2018 Maxima’s 111.2 cubic feet of interior space.

Aside from spaciousness, the 2019 Toyota Avalon features several amenities not found in the 2018 Maxima. Notably, a Wi-Fi hotspot is standard in all 2019 Avalon models but isn’t offered in any trim level of the 2018 Nissan Maxima.

Standard 2019 Toyota Avalon comfort features include: An integrated rearview camera with dynamic gridlines, heated front seats, a tilting/telescopic leather steering wheel, three driving modes (Normal, ECO and Sport), an auto-dimming rearview mirror, four USB charging ports, a rear window defogger and an overhead console with maplights and a Safety Connect button.