Spec Sizes

Acura TL vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length186.2 in
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase107.9 in
  • Curb weight3,557 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Nissan Maxima width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura TL is 7.3 in shorter (186.2 in vs 193.5 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.6 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 111.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 85 lb heavier (3,557 lb vs 3,472 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Acura TL is 7.3 in shorter (186.2 in vs 193.5 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 111.2 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.6 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.3 in)
  4. Curb weight: Acura TL is 85 lb heavier (3,557 lb vs 3,472 lb)
  5. Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TL — Acura TL is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura TL — Based on length × width (Acura TL)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura TLNissan MaximaDifference
Length186.2 in193.5 in7.3 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in0.5 in
Height56.7 in58.3 in1.6 in
Wheelbase107.9 in111.2 in3.3 in
Curb weight3,557 lb3,472 lb85 lb

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