Spec Sizes

Audi S4 vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Audi S4 · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length185.7 in
  • Height55.4 in
  • Wheelbase110.7 in
  • Curb weight3,847 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.9 in
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi S4 is 4.9 in shorter (185.7 in vs 190.6 in)
  • Width: Audi S4 is 1.3 in narrower (71.9 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.4 in taller (55.4 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Audi S4 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi S4 is 280 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 3,568 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi S4 is 280 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 3,568 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.4 in taller (55.4 in vs 57.8 in)
  3. Length: Audi S4 is 4.9 in shorter (185.7 in vs 190.6 in)
  4. Width: Audi S4 is 1.3 in narrower (71.9 in vs 73.2 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Audi S4 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 109.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S4 — Audi S4 is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Audi S4 · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi S4 — Audi S4 is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi S4 — Based on length × width (Audi S4)

Dimension comparison

SpecAudi S4Nissan MaximaDifference
Length185.7 in190.6 in4.9 in
Width71.9 in73.2 in1.3 in
Height55.4 in57.8 in2.4 in
Wheelbase110.7 in109.3 in1.4 in
Curb weight3,847 lb3,568 lb280 lb

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