Comparing the 2023 Nissan Maxima vs 2023 Volkswagen Golf R

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MSRP starting at:

45,370

SL Sedan
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2023 Volkswagen Golf R

MSRP starting at:

50,545

Manual

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Overview
Base MSRP 45,370 50,545
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Midsize Cars
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.6 11.8
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.9 8.3
Engine Type Premium Unleaded V-6 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement 3.5 L/213 2.0 L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 300 @ 6400 315 @ 5900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 261 @ 4400 280 @ 1900
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Midsize Cars
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.6 L/100 km 11.8 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.9 L/100 km 8.3 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.6 L/100 km 11.8 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.9 L/100 km 8.3 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Premium Unleaded V-6 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement 3.5 L/213 2.0 L/121
Fuel System Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 300 @ 6400 315 @ 5900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 261 @ 4400 280 @ 1900
Trans Order Code M4
Trans Type 1 6
Trans Description Cont. CVT w/OD Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.41 - 0.38 3.36
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.09
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.48
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.09
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.10
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.91
Reverse Ratio (:1) 1.80 3.99
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 5.25 3.27
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 540
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 150 140
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 96.9 91.9
Front Head Room (in) 38.9 38.5
Front Leg Room (in) 45 41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.7 55.9
Front Hip Room (in) 54.2 53.4
Second Head Room (in) 35.8 38.1
Second Leg Room (in) 34.3 35
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard N/A
V6 Cylinder Engine Standard N/A
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T Standard N/A
CVT Transmission Standard N/A
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential Standard N/A
Locking/Limited Slip Differential N/A Standard
All Wheel Drive N/A Standard
4 Cylinder Engine N/A Standard
Turbocharged N/A Standard
6-Speed M/T N/A Standard
M/T N/A Standard
Active Suspension N/A Standard
Exterior
Sun/Moonroof Standard N/A
Tires - Front Performance Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Standard Standard
Temporary Spare Tire Standard N/A
Generic Sun/Moonroof Standard N/A
Dual Moonroof Standard N/A
Generic Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Panoramic Roof (Option) N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard
Security System Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
CD Player Standard N/A
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Navigation System Standard Standard
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Leather Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Premium Sound System Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Rear Parking Aid Standard Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Standard Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard N/A
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Standard N/A
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Heated Steering Wheel Standard Standard
WiFi Hotspot Standard Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Rear A/C N/A Standard
Fog Lamps N/A Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers N/A Standard
Mirror Memory N/A Standard
Rear Parking Aid (Option) N/A Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar N/A Standard
Seat Memory N/A Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) N/A Standard
Cargo Shade N/A Standard
Power Folding Mirrors N/A Standard
Heads-Up Display N/A Standard
Automatic Parking N/A Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Side Air Bag Standard N/A
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard Standard
Lane Departure Warning Standard Standard
Knee Air Bag Standard N/A
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Automatic Highbeams Standard Standard
Driver Monitoring Standard N/A
Rear Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling N/A Standard
Lane Keeping Assist N/A Standard
Driver Restriction Features N/A Standard
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