Spec Sizes

Audi A4 vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length185.2 in
  • Height56.2 in – 56.5 in
  • Wheelbase110.6 in
  • Ground clearance5.0 in
  • Curb weight3,505 lb – 3,814 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.9 in
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi A4 is 5.4 in shorter (185.2 in vs 190.6 in)
  • Width: Audi A4 is 1.3 in narrower (71.9 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.4 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi A4 is 92 lb heavier (3,660 lb vs 3,568 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Audi A4 is 5.4 in shorter (185.2 in vs 190.6 in)
  2. Curb weight: Audi A4 is 92 lb heavier (3,660 lb vs 3,568 lb)
  3. Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.4 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.8 in)
  4. Width: Audi A4 is 1.3 in narrower (71.9 in vs 73.2 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 109.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Audi A4 · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)

Dimension comparison

SpecAudi A4Nissan MaximaDifference
Length185.2 in190.6 in5.4 in
Width71.9 in73.2 in1.3 in
Height56.4 in57.8 in1.4 in
Wheelbase110.6 in109.3 in1.3 in
Ground clearance5.0 in——
Curb weight3,660 lb3,568 lb92 lb

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