Audi A4 vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · Nissan Maxima
- Length186.1 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in – 7.0 in
- Curb weight3,483 lb – 3,626 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A4 is 6.7 in shorter (186.1 in vs 192.8 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.7 in narrower (72.5 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in taller (56.2 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A4 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 23 lb heavier (3,555 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A4 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.6 in)
- Length: Audi A4 is 6.7 in shorter (186.1 in vs 192.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 109.3 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.7 in narrower (72.5 in vs 73.2 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 23 lb heavier (3,555 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 6.7 in Check garage fit for Audi A4 · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A4 — Audi A4 has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A4 | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.1 in | 192.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 73.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 56.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 109.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 5.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,555 lb | 3,532 lb | 23 lb |
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