Compare 2013 Audi A4 vs 2013 Nissan Maxima vs 2013 Volkswagen CC

2013 Audi A4
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2013 Nissan Maxima
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2013 Volkswagen CC
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4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium 20 30 $32,178 $34,600
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus 20 30 $32,178 $34,600
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Prestige 20 30 $32,178 $34,600
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium 24 31 $30,227 $32,500
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus 24 31 $30,227 $32,500
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Prestige 24 31 $30,227 $32,500
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Premium 22 32 $31,062 $33,400
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Premium Plus 22 32 $31,062 $33,400
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Prestige 22 32 $31,062 $33,400
S4 4-Door Sedan Manual Premium Plus 17 26 $44,268 $47,600
S4 4-Door Sedan Manual Prestige 17 26 $44,268 $47,600
S4 4-Door Sedan S Tronic Premium Plus 18 28 $45,570 $49,000
S4 4-Door Sedan S Tronic Prestige 18 28 $45,570 $49,000
allroad 4-Door Wgn Premium 20 27 $36,828 $39,600
allroad 4-Door Wgn Premium Plus 20 27 $36,828 $39,600
allroad 4-Door Wgn Prestige 20 27 $36,828 $39,600
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4-Door Sedan 3.5 S
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Maxima 4-Door Sedan 3.5 S 19 26 $28,396 $31,000
Maxima 4-Door Sedan 3.5 SV 19 26 $30,444 $33,240
Maxima 4-Door Sedan 3.5 SV w/Premium Pkg 19 26 $30,444 $33,240
Maxima 4-Door Sedan 3.5 SV w/Sport Pkg 19 26 $30,444 $33,240
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4-Door Sedan DSG R-Line
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
CC 4-Door Sedan DSG R-Line 22 31 $31,929 $33,295
CC 4-Door Sedan DSG R-Line PZEV 22 31 $31,929 $33,295
CC 4-Door Sedan DSG Sport 22 31 $30,347 $31,645
CC 4-Door Sedan DSG Sport PZEV 22 31 $30,347 $31,645
CC 4-Door Sedan DSG Sport w/LEDs 22 31 $30,751 $32,065
CC 4-Door Sedan DSG Sport w/LEDs PZEV 22 31 $30,751 $32,065
CC 4-Door Sedan Lux 22 31 $34,174 $35,635
CC 4-Door Sedan Lux PZEV 22 31 $34,174 $35,635
CC 4-Door Sedan Manual R-Line 21 32 $30,876 $32,195
CC 4-Door Sedan Manual R-Line PZEV 21 32 $30,876 $32,195
CC 4-Door Sedan Manual Sport 21 32 $29,292 $30,545
CC 4-Door Sedan Manual Sport PZEV 21 32 $29,292 $30,545
CC 4-Door Sedan Manual Sport w/LEDs 21 32 $29,696 $30,965
CC 4-Door Sedan Manual Sport w/LEDs PZEV 21 32 $29,696 $30,965
CC 4-Door Sedan Sport Plus 22 31 $31,642 $32,995
CC 4-Door Sedan Sport Plus PZEV 22 31 $31,642 $32,995
CC 4-Door Sedan VR6 Executive 4Motion 17 25 $40,120 $41,835
CC 4-Door Sedan VR6 Lux 17 27 $36,547 $38,110
Pricing
Invoice Price
$32,178
$28,396
$31,929
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$34,600
$31,000
$33,295
Monthly Payment Estimate
$577 / month
$517 / month
$555 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
7.6
7.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
Magnificent design and technology sets the Audi A4 apart, but it's not quite as sporty as its BMW and Cadillac competition. The 2013 Nissan Maxima offers a lot more flair than the typical larger sedan, along with premium feel inside; but driving enthusiasts should be aware that it isn't quite a serious sport sedan. The 2013 Volkswagen CC sacrifices some practicality in the name of fashion, and feels like a luxury car in many respects.
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Fuel Economy
City
20 mpg 19 mpg 22 mpg
Highway
30 mpg 26 mpg 31 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Cars Midsize Cars Compact
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in)
37.500 36.400 36.600
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.300 55.100 54.700
Front Leg Room (in)
41.300 43.800 41.600
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 53.400 - TBD -
Second Leg Room (in)
35.200 34.600 37.300
Front Head Room (in)
38.600 38.500 37.400
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 53.900 - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.500 56.300 56.000
Passenger Volume (ft³)
91.000 95.800 93.600
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
56.200 57.800 55.800
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.100 62.400 61.400
Wheelbase (in)
110.600 109.300 106.700
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - 27.200 NA
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.900 73.200 73.000
Track Width, Front (in)
61.600 62.400 61.100
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 5.600 5.000
Length, Overall (in)
185.200 190.600 188.900
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
12.400 14.200 13.200
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.800 x - TBD - 12.130 x 0.630 11.100 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.600 x - TBD - 12.600 x 1.100 12.300 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.900 20.000 18.500
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.700 37.400 37.400
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Electric Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - 2.570 3.000
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - NA N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.300 15.200 16.400
Tires
Spare Tire Size
Compact T145/80D17 NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA N/A
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/45R17 P245/45VR18 P235/40R18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA N/A
Front Tire Size
P245/45R17 P245/45VR18 P235/40R18
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 100 NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 150 NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 1000 NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 1000 NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3704 3551 3369
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8 18 x 8 18 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8 18 x 8 18 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact NA
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - 9.600 - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 550 - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140 130 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
211 @ 4300 290 @ 6400 200 @ 5100
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas V6 Turbocharged Gas I4
Fuel System
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 1500 261 @ 4400 207 @ 1700
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.0L/121 3.5L/213 2.0L/121
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20 19 22
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
24 22 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 26 31
Transmission
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.290 NA 0.910
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.320 1.766 3.990
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.670 - NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.140 NA 2.050
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.850 5.173 4.06/3.14
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.670 NA 0.900
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/Manual Shift Continuously Variable Ratio Automatic w/Manual Shift
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.000 NA 0.760
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.840 - NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.170 2.371-0.439 3.460
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.110 NA 1.300
Trans Type
8 1 6
Summary
Body Style
Sedan Sedan Sedan
Vehicle Name
Audi A4 Nissan Maxima Volkswagen CC
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 1.000 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Trapezoidal Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - TBD - N/A
Suspension Type - Front
5-Link Strut Strut-Type
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - 0.827 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD - N/A
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
6 5 (2012) 6 (2011)
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.6 8.3 7.3
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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