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2023 Nissan Maxima SV CVT
2022 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE Automatic
$38,340 Starting Price (MSRP)
6.8 / 10
$27,575 Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9 / 10
Sub-Model Maxima Sub-Model Passat
Make Nissan Make Volkswagen
Model Maxima Model Passat
Model Year 2023 Nissan Maxima Model Year 2022 Volkswagen Passat
Year 2023 Year 2022
MSRP $38,340 MSRP $27,575
Engine 3.5L V6 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) Transmission 6-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 300 hp Horsepower 174 hp
Torque 261 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm Torque 206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
City 20 MPG City 24 MPG
Highway 30 MPG Highway 36 MPG
Combined 24 MPG Combined 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 18 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City 360 miles Cruising Range City 444 miles
Cruising Range Highway 540 miles Cruising Range Highway 666 miles
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Standard Navigation System Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Adaptive Cruise Control Standard
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Heated Front Seat(s) Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Standard Remote Engine Start Standard
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics Standard Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Standard
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Standard Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Standard WiFi Hotspot Standard
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,609 lbs Curb Weight 3,369 lbs
Ground Clearance 5.3 in Ground Clearance 5.7 in
Wheelbase 109.3 in Wheelbase 110.4 in
Front Wheel Size 18" x 8.5" Front Wheel Size 18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8.5" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8"
Front Tire P245/45VR18 Front Tire P235/45HR18
Rear Tire P245/45VR18 Rear Tire P235/45HR18
Front Width 62.4 in Front Width 61.7 in
Max Width 73.2 in Max Width 72.6 in
Height 56.5 in Height 58.7 in
Length 192.8 in Length 193.6 in
Front Seat Headroom 39.4 in Front Seat Headroom 37.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 56.7 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 56.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room 54.2 in Front Seat Hip Room 54.6 in
Front Seat Leg Room 45 in Front Seat Leg Room 42.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom 36.7 in Rear Seat Headroom 37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 55.7 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 57 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 53.5 in Rear Seat Hip Room 54.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 34.2 in Rear Seat Leg Room 39.1 in
Trunk Volume 14.3 ft³ Trunk Volume 15.9 ft³
Turning Diameter N/A Turning Diameter 36.4 ft