Buick LaCrosse vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Nissan Maxima
- Length198.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Curb weight3,495 lb – 3,568 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Nissan Maxima width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.7 in shorter (198.1 in vs 194.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in taller (57.4 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 111.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 54 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,585 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.7 in shorter (198.1 in vs 194.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in taller (57.4 in vs 58.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 54 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,585 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 111.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.1 in | 194.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 58.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 111.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 3,585 lb | 54 lb |
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