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Engines & Power

Maxima SE

Passat GL

300 RWD

Standard Engine 3.5L 265 hp V6 1.8L 170 hp I4 3.6L 292 hp V6
Horsepower 265 @ 5800 RPM 170 @ 5900 RPM 292 @ 6350 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 255 @ 4400 RPM 166 @ 1950 RPM 260 @ 4800 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration 24/DOHC 20/DOHC 24/DOHC
Displacement (cc) 3498 1781 3604
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.76 X 3.20 3.19 X 3.40 3.78 X 3.27
Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.3:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type/System Gasoline/SEFI Gasoline/SEFI Gasoline/SEFI
Turbocharger No Yes No
Supercharger No No No

Transmissions

Maxima SE

Passat GL

300 RWD

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

Payload & Towing

Maxima SE

Passat GL

300 RWD

Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 103.60 95.40 106.30
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 15.50 15.00 16.30
Standard Towing (lb.) 1000 No data 1000
Max Towing (lb.) 1000 No data 1000
Standard Payload (lb.) No data No data No data
Max Payload (lb.) No data No data No data
Standard GVWR (lb.) No data No data 5100
Max GVWR (lb.) No data No data 5100

Braking & Traction

Maxima SE

Passat GL

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. Opt. Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle Opt. N/A N/A
Locking Differential N/A Std. N/A
Traction Control Opt. Std. Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System Opt. Opt. Std.
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