2026 Nissan Maxima 3.5L SV vs 2026 Kia K8 GDI 2.5L
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Nissan Maxima vs Kia K8, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceNissan Maxima: AED 145,500Kia K8: AED 145,000Kia K8 is AED 500 cheaper.
- PowerNissan Maxima: 300 hpKia K8: 195 hpNissan Maxima makes 105 hp more.
- TorqueNissan Maxima: 354 NmKia K8: 248 NmNissan Maxima makes 106 Nm more.
- Fuel economyNissan Maxima: 12.8 km/LKia K8: 12 km/LNissan Maxima goes 0.8 km further per litre.
- LengthNissan Maxima: 4905 mmKia K8: 5015 mmKia K8 is 110 mm longer.
- SeatingNissan Maxima: 5 SeaterKia K8: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: Nissan Maxima or Kia K8?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Kia K8 is AED 500 cheaper. Nissan Maxima makes 105 hp more. Nissan Maxima goes 0.8 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Nissan
Maxima 3.5L SV
AED 145,500*
Kia
K8 GDI 2.5L
AED 145,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
6.0
3500
300
354
Petrol
4.0
2500
195
248
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
6.0
4.0
Displacement (cc)
3500
2500
Power (hp)
300
195
Peak Torque (Nm)
354
248
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
CVT
-
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
CVT
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
8-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
68
12.8
64
12
Fuel Tank Size (L)
68
64
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
12.8
12
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
6.2
221
8.5
250
0 to 100 (s)
6.2
8.5
Top Speed (km/h)
221
250
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
4
4905
1860
1435
2775
2090
245/45R18
245/45R18
402
-
4
5015
1875
1455
2895
1540
245/40R19
245/40R19
-
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4905
5015
Width (mm)
1860
1875
Height (mm)
1435
1455
Wheelbase (mm)
2775
2895
Weight (kg)
2090
1540
Front Tyres
245/45R18
245/40R19
Rear Tyres
245/45R18
245/40R19
Cargo Space (L)
402
-
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist