2010 Nissan Maxima vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 113 kg more than 2010 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Maxima | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | Maxima | A4 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
