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Engines & Power

Passat 2.5L S

Maxima S

300 RWD

Standard Engine 2.5L 170 hp I5 3.5L 290 hp V6 3.6L 292 hp V6
Horsepower 170 @ 5700 RPM 290 @ 6400 RPM 292 @ 6350 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 177 @ 4250 RPM 261 @ 4400 RPM 260 @ 4800 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration 20/DOHC 24/DOHC 24/DOHC
Displacement (cc) 2480 3498 3604
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.25 X 3.64 3.76 X 3.20 3.78 X 3.27
Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.6:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type/System Gasoline/SEFI Gasoline/SEFI Gasoline/SEFI
Turbocharger No No No
Supercharger No No No

Transmissions

Passat 2.5L S

Maxima S

300 RWD

Standard Transmission 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Continuously Variable Transmission 8-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Payload & Towing

Passat 2.5L S

Maxima S

300 RWD

Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 102.00 95.80 106.30
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 15.90 14.20 16.30
Standard Towing (lb.) 1000 1000 1000
Max Towing (lb.) 1000 1000 1000
Standard Payload (lb.) No data No data No data
Max Payload (lb.) No data No data No data
Standard GVWR (lb.) 4431 4698 5100
Max GVWR (lb.) 4431 4698 5100

Braking & Traction

Passat 2.5L S

Maxima S

300 RWD

4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive N/A N/A N/A
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) Std. Std. Std.
Automatic Load-Leveling N/A N/A N/A
Electronic Brake Assistance Std. Std. Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle N/A N/A N/A
Locking Differential N/A N/A N/A
Traction Control Std. Std. Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System Std. Std. Std.
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