1999 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1999 Nissan Maxima
In comparing the 1999 Volkswagen Passat's and the 1999 Nissan Maxima's specifications and ratings, the 1999 Volkswagen Passat has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and resale value. The 1999 Nissan Maxima has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat's and the 1999 Nissan Maxima's specifications and ratings, the 1999 Nissan Maxima is a better car than the 1999 Volkswagen Passat.
1999 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1999 Nissan Maxima Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1999 Volkswagen Passat loses 48 percent of its value and the 1999 Nissan Maxima loses 52.1 percent of its value. This means the 1999 Volkswagen Passat retains 4.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1999 Nissan Maxima.
1999 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1999 Nissan Maxima Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Passat is 8.0 out of 10 while the Nissan Maxima's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Volkswagen Passat being ranked 9 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Nissan Maxima being ranked 3 out of 8 Best Large Cars.
1999 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1999 Nissan Maxima Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Passat is 7.7 out of 10. For the Nissan Maxima the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Maxima a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volkswagen Passat.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1999 Volkswagen Passat’s base engine makes 150 horsepower, and the 1999 Nissan Maxima base engine makes 190 horsepower. The Passat is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. The Maxima is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. This gives the 1999 Volkswagen Passat the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 1999 Nissan Maxima. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 1999 Nissan Maxima has higher safety ratings than the 1999 Volkswagen Passat, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.77 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.479679
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1499 - 9798
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.52091
Volkswagen Passat Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.048 / 10
Reliability:
7.704001 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
Nissan Maxima Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.301809 / 10
Reliability:
8.605429 / 10
Retained Value:
6.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volkswagen Passat Rankings
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1 out of / 2Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
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13 out of / 13Nissan Maxima Rankings
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1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
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6 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 8Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1999 Volkswagen Passat Trim Levels
GLS 1.8T, GLS V6, GLX V6
1999 Nissan Maxima Trim Levels
GLE, GXE, SE, SE Limited
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
2 years / 24000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.77 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
150 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
155 foot-lbs @ 1750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
190 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
205 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
320 / 464 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
342 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3122 lbs
Width:
68.5 inches
Height:
57.6 inches
Length:
184.1 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3012 lbs
Width:
69.7 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
189.4 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available