2020 Nissan Maxima vs 2020 Volkswagen Arteon

2020 Nissan Maxima

#7 in Mid-Size Cars

2020 Volkswagen Arteon

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Platinum 3.5L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Maxima Platinum 3.5L	20	30	$39,051	$41,840
Maxima S 3.5L	20	30	$32,162	$34,450
Maxima SL 3.5L	20	30	$36,254	$38,840
Maxima SR 3.5L	20	30	$38,874	$41,650
Maxima SV 3.5L	20	30	$34,213	$36,650

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SE 4MOTION

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Arteon SE 4MOTION	20	29	$36,341	$37,895
Arteon SE FWD	22	29	$34,519	$35,995
Arteon SEL 4MOTION	20	29	$40,177	$41,895
Arteon SEL FWD	22	29	$38,355	$39,995
Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION	20	29	$45,739	$47,695
Arteon SEL R-Line 4MOTION	20	29	$41,856	$43,645
Arteon SEL R-Line FWD	22	29	$40,034	$41,745

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,051

$36,341

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,840

$37,895

Monthly Payment Estimate

$697 / month

$632 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Nissan Maxima is a handsome, relatively sporty sedan in an era when fewer people than ever are interested in one.

The 2020 Volkswagen Arteon is a spacious, stylish choice, though its price is high.

TCC Likes

Muscly V-6
Handsome looks
Driver-centric cabin

Shapely bod
Spacious cargo hold
Strong engine

TCC Dislikes

Aging interior design and quality
Short on head and leg room
Small trunk for its size

Not a great value
Thirsty turbo-4
Could be more engaging

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

56.5

Second Head Room (in)

35.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.4

96.2

Front Hip Room (in)

54.2

Second Leg Room (in)

34.2

40.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

37.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

62.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

192.8

191.4

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

62.1

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

111.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

73.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

13.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P245/45HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P245/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3676

3854

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

261 @ 4400

258 @ 1950

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/213

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 6400

268 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.77

3.99

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.41 - 0.38

5.59

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.25

3.53

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.43

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

4MOTION Sedan

Vehicle Name

Nissan Maxima

Volkswagen Arteon

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.4

7.7

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2020 Nissan Maxima

2020 Maxima includes new standard features
Rebates: Up to $3,500 cash back
Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months + $1,000 bonus
Lease: From $299 per month for 36 months

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