Spec Sizes

Acura ILX vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length181.9 in
  • Height55.6 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in
  • Curb weight3,093 lb – 3,137 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.6 in
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura ILX is 10.9 in shorter (181.9 in vs 192.8 in)
  • Width: Acura ILX is 2.6 in narrower (70.6 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 417 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 3,532 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 417 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 3,532 lb)
  2. Length: Acura ILX is 10.9 in shorter (181.9 in vs 192.8 in)
  3. Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.6 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 109.3 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 10.9 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
  • More ground clearanceNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura ILXNissan MaximaDifference
Length181.9 in192.8 in10.9 in
Width70.6 in73.2 in2.6 in
Height55.6 in56.5 in0.9 in
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in4.2 in
Ground clearance5.3 in5.6 in0.3 in
Curb weight3,115 lb3,532 lb417 lb

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