Spec Sizes

Acura TSX vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Acura TSX · 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
  • Wheelbase106.6 in
  • Ground clearance5.9 in
  • Curb weight3,400 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.5 in
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura TSX is 4.4 in shorter (186.2 in vs 190.6 in)
  • Width: Acura TSX is 0.7 in narrower (72.5 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.6 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 168 lb heavier (3,400 lb vs 3,568 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 168 lb heavier (3,400 lb vs 3,568 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.6 in vs 109.3 in)
  3. Length: Acura TSX is 4.4 in shorter (186.2 in vs 190.6 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.8 in)
  5. Width: Acura TSX is 0.7 in narrower (72.5 in vs 73.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TSX — Acura TSX is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Acura TSX · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura TSX — Acura TSX is narrower by 0.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura TSX — Based on length × width (Acura TSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura TSXNissan MaximaDifference
Length186.2 in190.6 in4.4 in
Width72.5 in73.2 in0.7 in
Height56.7 in57.8 in1.1 in
Wheelbase106.6 in109.3 in2.7 in
Ground clearance5.9 in——
Curb weight3,400 lb3,568 lb168 lb

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