Acura TL vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Nissan Maxima
- Length194.0 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 6.1 in
- Curb weight3,726 lb – 3,968 lb
- Width74.0 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.4 in shorter (194.0 in vs 190.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in narrower (74.0 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.6 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 280 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 3,568 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 280 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 3,568 lb)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.4 in shorter (194.0 in vs 190.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in narrower (74.0 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.6 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.0 in | 190.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 73.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,847 lb | 3,568 lb | 280 lb |
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