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Engines & Power

Maxima GXE

Passat TDI

300 RWD

Standard Engine 3.0L 190 hp V6 1.9L 90 hp I4 3.6L 292 hp V6
Horsepower 190 @ 5600 RPM 90 @ 3750 RPM 292 @ 6350 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 205 @ 4000 RPM 155 @ 1900 RPM 260 @ 4800 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration 24/DOHC 8/SOHC 24/DOHC
Displacement (cc) 2988 1896 3604
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.66 X 2.89 3.13 X 3.76 3.78 X 3.27
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 19.5:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type/System Gasoline/SEFI Diesel/EFI Gasoline/SEFI
Turbocharger No Yes No
Supercharger No No No

Transmissions

Maxima GXE

Passat TDI

300 RWD

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

Payload & Towing

Maxima GXE

Passat TDI

300 RWD

Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 99.60 98.70 106.30
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 14.50 14.40 16.30
Standard Towing (lb.) 1000 No data 1000
Max Towing (lb.) 1000 No data 1000
Standard Payload (lb.) No data 959 No data
Max Payload (lb.) No data 959 No data
Standard GVWR (lb.) No data No data 5100
Max GVWR (lb.) No data No data 5100

Braking & Traction

Maxima GXE

Passat TDI

300 RWD

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