Chevrolet Impala vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · Nissan Maxima
- Length201.3 in
- Height58.9 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Curb weight3,682 lb – 3,867 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 8.5 in shorter (201.3 in vs 192.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Impala is 0.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 2.4 in taller (58.9 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 161 lb heavier (3,775 lb vs 3,614 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 161 lb heavier (3,775 lb vs 3,614 lb)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 8.5 in shorter (201.3 in vs 192.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 2.4 in taller (58.9 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 109.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Impala is 0.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Impala — Chevrolet Impala is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Impala | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.3 in | 192.8 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 56.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 109.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,775 lb | 3,614 lb | 161 lb |
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