Acura TL vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Nissan Maxima
- Length192.9 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Curb weight3,483 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Nissan Maxima width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.4 in shorter (192.9 in vs 190.5 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 243 lb heavier (3,483 lb vs 3,240 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 243 lb heavier (3,483 lb vs 3,240 lb)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.5 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.4 in shorter (192.9 in vs 190.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 108.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 190.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 56.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 108.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,483 lb | 3,240 lb | 243 lb |
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