Audi A4 vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · Nissan Maxima
- Length185.1 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,516 lb – 3,627 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A4 is 5.5 in shorter (185.1 in vs 190.6 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 1.3 in narrower (71.9 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.6 in taller (56.2 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: Audi A4 is 5.5 in shorter (185.1 in vs 190.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.6 in taller (56.2 in vs 57.8 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 1.3 in narrower (71.9 in vs 73.2 in)
- 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 5.5 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
| Spec | Audi A4 | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 190.6 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 73.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 57.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 109.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,572 lb | 3,568 lb | 4 lb |
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