Spec Sizes

Acura TSX vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Acura TSX · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length185.6 in – 189.2 in
  • Height56.7 in – 57.9 in
  • Wheelbase106.5 in
  • Curb weight3,479 lb – 3,680 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.4 in
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura TSX is 3.2 in shorter (187.4 in vs 190.6 in)
  • Width: Acura TSX is 0.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TSX is 20 lb heavier (3,580 lb vs 3,560 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 109.3 in)
  2. Length: Acura TSX is 3.2 in shorter (187.4 in vs 190.6 in)
  3. Width: Acura TSX is 0.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.2 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.8 in)
  5. Curb weight: Acura TSX is 20 lb heavier (3,580 lb vs 3,560 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TSX — Acura TSX is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Acura TSX · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura TSX — Acura TSX is narrower by 0.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura TSX — Based on length × width (Acura TSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura TSXNissan MaximaDifference
Length187.4 in190.6 in3.2 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in0.8 in
Height57.3 in57.8 in0.5 in
Wheelbase106.5 in109.3 in2.8 in
Curb weight3,580 lb3,560 lb20 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 185.6 in – 189.2 in).

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