2012 Nissan Maxima vs. 2012 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Maxima and 2012 Volkswagen Eos were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Maxima (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 13 kg more than 2012 Nissan Maxima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Nissan Maxima (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Eos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Maxima | 2012 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Maxima | Eos |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| 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 | 290 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 1619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4423 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
