Acura TL vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Nissan Maxima
- Length192.5 in
- Height53.7 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Curb weight3,492 lb – 3,558 lb
- Width70.6 in
- Nissan Maxima width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in shorter (192.5 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 3.0 in taller (53.7 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 261 lb heavier (3,525 lb vs 3,264 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 261 lb heavier (3,525 lb vs 3,264 lb)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 3.0 in taller (53.7 in vs 56.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in shorter (192.5 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.3 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 1.0 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.5 in | 191.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 70.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 53.7 in | 56.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 108.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,525 lb | 3,264 lb | 261 lb |
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