Spec Sizes

Acura ILX vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length182.2 in
  • Height55.6 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Curb weight3,095 lb – 3,148 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.6 in
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura ILX is 10.6 in shorter (182.2 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)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 493 lb heavier (3,122 lb vs 3,614 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 493 lb heavier (3,122 lb vs 3,614 lb)
  2. Length: Acura ILX is 10.6 in shorter (182.2 in vs 192.8 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 109.3 in)
  4. Width: Acura ILX is 2.6 in narrower (70.6 in vs 73.2 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 10.6 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
Length182.2 in192.8 in10.6 in
Width70.6 in73.2 in2.6 in
Height55.6 in56.5 in0.9 in
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in4.2 in
Ground clearance—5.3 in—
Curb weight3,122 lb3,614 lb493 lb

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