1988-1994 Nissan Maxima 3.0 AT --vs-- 1988-1993 Volkswagen Passat 2.8 VR6 MT

Detailed Comparison of Car Specifications and Features, Including Dimensions, Engine, Transmission, Fuel, and Performance

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Dimensions & Capacity

Spec
Nissan Maxima
1988 - 1994
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Trim 3.0 AT 2.8 VR6 MT
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Load Height (mm) — —
Number Of Seats 5 5
Length (mm) 4780 4580
Width (mm) 1760 1705
Height (mm) 1405 1480
Wheelbase (mm) 2650 2625
Front Track (mm) 1510 1480
Rear Track (mm) 1490 1420
Curb Weight (kg) 1374 1280
Wheel Size R14 — —
Ground Clearance (mm) 140 120
Trailer Load With Brakes (kg) — —
Payload (kg) — —
Back Track Width (mm) — —
Front Track Width (mm) — —
Clearance (mm) — —
Full Weight (kg) 1935 1860
Front/Rear Axle Load (kg) — —
Max Trunk Capacity (L) 510 495
Cargo Compartment L×W×H (mm) — —
Cargo Volume (m³) — —
Minimum Trunk Capacity (L) 510 495
Maximum Torque (N·m) 261 235

Engine Specifications

Spec
Nissan Maxima
1988 - 1994
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Injection Type Multi-point fuel injection Multi-point fuel injection
Overhead Camshaft — —
Cylinder Layout V-type V-type
Number Of Cylinders 6 6
Compression Ratio — —
Engine Type Gasoline Gasoline
Valves Per Cylinder 4 2
Boost Type — —
Cylinder Bore (mm) 87 81
Stroke Cycle (mm) 83 90
Engine Placement — —
Cylinder Bore & Stroke Cycle (mm) — —
Turnover Of Max Torque (rpm) 4000 4200
Max Power (kW) — —
Presence Of Intercooler — —
Capacity (cm³) 2960 2792
Engine HP 190 174
Engine HP (rpm) 5600 5800

Transmission

Spec
Nissan Maxima
1988 - 1994
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Drive Wheels Front wheel drive Front wheel drive
Bore/Stroke Ratio — —
Number Of Gears 5 5
Turning Circle (m) — 10.7
Transmission Automatic Manual

Fuel & Performance

Spec
Nissan Maxima
1988 - 1994
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Mixed Fuel Consumption (100km/L) 9.8 9.7
Range (km) — 480|850
Emission Standards — —
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 70 70
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 8.7 8.2
Max Speed (km/h) 220 224
City Fuel (100km/L) — 14.5
CO₂ Emissions (g/km) — —

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Spec
Nissan Maxima
1988 - 1994
Volkswagen Passat
1988 - 1993
Back Suspension Helical springs Independent, Multi wishbone, Stabilizer bar
Front Suspension Wishbone Independent, McPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar
Steering Type — —
Rear Brakes Disc Disc
Front Brakes ventilated disc ventilated disc