Chevrolet Impala vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length200.4 in
  • Height58.7 in
  • Wheelbase110.5 in
  • Curb weight3,555 lb – 3,711 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.9 in
  • Nissan Maxima width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 6.0 in shorter (200.4 in vs 194.4 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.2 in narrower (72.9 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.4 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 111.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 48 lb heavier (3,633 lb vs 3,585 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Nissan Maxima is 6.0 in shorter (200.4 in vs 194.4 in)
  2. Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.2 in narrower (72.9 in vs 71.7 in)
  3. Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 48 lb heavier (3,633 lb vs 3,585 lb)
  4. Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.4 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.3 in)
  5. 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 6.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet ImpalaNissan MaximaDifference
Length200.4 in194.4 in6.0 in
Width72.9 in71.7 in1.2 in
Height58.7 in58.3 in0.4 in
Wheelbase110.5 in111.2 in0.7 in
Curb weight3,633 lb3,585 lb48 lb

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