Compare 2011 Nissan Maxima vs 2011 Volkswagen Passat

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  • 2011 Nissan Maxima
    2011 Nissan Maxima$39,800
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    Engine
    3.5 6-Cylinder
    Displacement
    3.5L
    Fuel
    Gasoline
    Horsepower
    290 hp
    Torque
    261 ft-lb
    PowerSteering
    Included
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Start-stop system
    Included
    Fuel
    Gasoline
    Fuel Consumption: City
    10.8 L/100 km - 12.4 L/100 km
    Fuel Consumption: Highway
    7.7 L/100 km - 9 L/100 km
    Fuel Capacity
    20L - 76L
    Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
    Included
    Driver-side airbag
    Included
    Passenger-side airbag
    Included
    Side airbag
    Included
    Head airbag
    Included
    Power Door Locks
    Included
    Fog lights
    Included
    Traction control
    Included
    Electronic stability control
    Included
    Emergency Brake Assist
    Included
    Tire Pressure Monitor
    Included
    Cruise control
    Included
    Back-Up Camera
    Included
    HID headlights
    Included
    Automatic Highbeams
    Included
    Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror
    Included
    AM/FM Stereo
    Included
    Navigation system
    Included
    MP3 Player
    Included
    Steering Wheel Audio Controls
    Included
    CD player
    Included
    Sound system
    Included
    Bluetooth Connection
    Included
    Induction charging for smartphones
    ✕Not Available
    Air conditioning
    Included
    Leather seats
    Included
    Power Seats
    Included
    Automatic climate control
    Included
    Heated Seats
    Included
    Heated steering wheel
    Included
    Leather steering wheel
    Included
    Lumbar support
    Included
    Cooled Seats
    Included
    Automatic Climate Control, Dual-Zone
    Included
    Power windows
    Included
    Power Mirrors
    Included
    Remote Keyless Entry
    Included
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    Unknown
    Passenger Capacity
    4 passengers - 5 passengers
    Front Head Room
    38.5 in - 38.8 in
    Front Leg Room
    43.8 in
    Front Shoulder Room
    56.3 in
    Second Row Head Room
    36.4 in
    Second Row Leg Room
    34.6 in
    Second Row Shoulder Room
    55.1 in
    Trunk Volume
    14.2 ft³
    Sun/Moonroof
    Included
    Spare Tire
    Included
    Rear Spoiler
    Included
    Wheelbase
    109.3 in
    Length, Overall
    190.6 in
    Width, Max w/o mirrors
    73.2 in
    Height, Overall
    57.8 in
    Min Ground Clearance
    5.4 in - 5.6 in
    Panoramic Roof
    Unknown
    All Season Tires
    Unknown
    Alarm
    Included
    Engine Immobilizer
    Included
  • 2011 Volkswagen Passat
    2011 Volkswagen Passat$33,375 - $46,375
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    Engine
    2.0 4-Cylinder
    Displacement
    2L - 3.6L
    Fuel
    Gasoline
    Horsepower
    200 hp - 280 hp
    Torque
    207 ft-lb - 265 ft-lb
    PowerSteering
    Included
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
    Transmission
    Automatic, Manual
    Start-stop system
    Included
    Fuel
    Gasoline
    Fuel Consumption: City
    9.6 L/100 km - 12.7 L/100 km
    Fuel Consumption: Highway
    6.6 L/100 km - 8.3 L/100 km
    Fuel Capacity
    70L
    Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
    Included
    Driver-side airbag
    Included
    Passenger-side airbag
    Included
    Side airbag
    Included
    Head airbag
    Included
    Power Door Locks
    Included
    Fog lights
    Included
    Traction control
    Included
    Electronic stability control
    Included
    Emergency Brake Assist
    Unknown
    Tire Pressure Monitor
    Included
    Cruise control
    Included
    Back-Up Camera
    Included
    HID headlights
    Included
    Automatic Highbeams
    Included
    Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror
    Included
    AM/FM Stereo
    Included
    Navigation system
    Included
    MP3 Player
    Included
    Steering Wheel Audio Controls
    Included
    CD player
    Included
    Sound system
    Included
    Bluetooth Connection
    Included
    Induction charging for smartphones
    ✕Not Available
    Air conditioning
    Included
    Leather seats
    Included
    Power Seats
    Included
    Automatic climate control
    Included
    Heated Seats
    Included
    Heated steering wheel
    Unknown
    Leather steering wheel
    Included
    Lumbar support
    Included
    Cooled Seats
    Unknown
    Automatic Climate Control, Dual-Zone
    Included
    Power windows
    Included
    Power Mirrors
    Included
    Remote Keyless Entry
    Included
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    Included
    Passenger Capacity
    5 passengers
    Front Head Room
    38.4 in
    Front Leg Room
    41.4 in
    Front Shoulder Room
    55.7 in
    Second Row Head Room
    37.8 in
    Second Row Leg Room
    37.7 in
    Second Row Shoulder Room
    54.6 in
    Trunk Volume
    14.2 ft³
    Sun/Moonroof
    Included
    Spare Tire
    Unknown
    Rear Spoiler
    Unknown
    Wheelbase
    106.7 in
    Length, Overall
    188.9 in
    Width, Max w/o mirrors
    73.1 in
    Height, Overall
    56 in
    Min Ground Clearance
    4.6 in
    Panoramic Roof
    Included
    All Season Tires
    Included
    Alarm
    Included
    Engine Immobilizer
    Unknown