Spec Sizes

Acura TSX vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Acura TSX · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length183.5 in
  • Height57.3 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance6.1 in
  • Curb weight3,257 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.4 in
  • Nissan Maxima width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura TSX is 10.9 in shorter (183.5 in vs 194.4 in)
  • Width: Acura TSX is 2.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 111.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 328 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 3,585 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 328 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 3,585 lb)
  2. Length: Acura TSX is 10.9 in shorter (183.5 in vs 194.4 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 111.2 in)
  4. Width: Acura TSX is 2.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 71.7 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TSX — Acura TSX is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Acura TSX · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura TSX — Acura TSX is narrower by 2.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura TSX — Based on length × width (Acura TSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura TSXNissan MaximaDifference
Length183.5 in194.4 in10.9 in
Width69.4 in71.7 in2.3 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in1.0 in
Wheelbase105.1 in111.2 in6.1 in
Ground clearance6.1 in——
Curb weight3,257 lb3,585 lb328 lb

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