Spec Sizes

Acura ILX vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Nissan Maxima

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length179.1 in
  • Height55.6 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.9 in – 6.2 in
  • Curb weight2,955 lb – 2,978 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.6 in
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura ILX is 11.5 in shorter (179.1 in vs 190.6 in)
  • Width: Acura ILX is 2.6 in narrower (70.6 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.2 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 601 lb heavier (2,967 lb vs 3,568 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 601 lb heavier (2,967 lb vs 3,568 lb)
  2. Length: Acura ILX is 11.5 in shorter (179.1 in vs 190.6 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 109.3 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.2 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.8 in)
  5. Width: Acura ILX is 2.6 in narrower (70.6 in vs 73.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 11.5 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura ILXNissan MaximaDifference
Length179.1 in190.6 in11.5 in
Width70.6 in73.2 in2.6 in
Height55.6 in57.8 in2.2 in
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in4.2 in
Ground clearance6.1 in——
Curb weight2,967 lb3,568 lb601 lb

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