2023 Nissan Maxima vs. 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Review

Picture of the 2023 Nissan Maxima

2023 Nissan
Maxima

MSRP*: $38,340 to $44,450
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Picture of the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon

2023 Volkswagen
Arteon

MSRP*: $43,010 to $50,175
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MPG - City 20 MPG 22 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 MPG 31 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 300-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 300-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 hp 300 hp
Exterior Length 192.8 in 191.5 in
Exterior Width 73.2 in 73.7 in
Leg Room Front 45.0 in
Rear 34.2 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 40.2 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 39.4 in
Rear 35.8 - 36.7 in
Front 37.7 - 37.9 in
Rear 37.0 - 37.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Arteon than the Nissan Maxima, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Nissan Maxima will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Arteon.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Nissan Maxima as you will with the Volkswagen Arteon, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Nissan Maxima will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Arteon.

Dimensions
The Nissan Maxima is about the same width as the Volkswagen Arteon. When looking at overall length, the Nissan Maxima takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Arteon.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's basically a tie between the Nissan Maxima and the Volkswagen Arteon.

Powertrain
With its lower torque, the Nissan Maxima doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Arteon.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Nissan Maxima and the Volkswagen Arteon.