Buick Regal vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Buick Regal · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length190.2 in
  • Height58.4 in
  • Wheelbase107.8 in
  • Curb weight3,600 lb – 3,671 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.1 in
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Buick Regal is 0.4 in shorter (190.2 in vs 190.6 in)
  • Width: Buick Regal is 0.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Buick Regal is 0.6 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Buick Regal is 68 lb heavier (3,636 lb vs 3,568 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Buick Regal is 68 lb heavier (3,636 lb vs 3,568 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 109.3 in)
  3. Height: Buick Regal is 0.6 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.8 in)
  4. Length: Buick Regal is 0.4 in shorter (190.2 in vs 190.6 in)
  5. Width: Buick Regal is 0.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.2 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecBuick RegalNissan MaximaDifference
Length190.2 in190.6 in0.4 in
Width73.1 in73.2 in0.1 in
Height58.4 in57.8 in0.6 in
Wheelbase107.8 in109.3 in1.5 in
Curb weight3,636 lb3,568 lb68 lb

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