Spec Sizes

Dodge Avenger vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Dodge Avenger · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length190.9 in
  • Height58.9 in
  • Wheelbase108.9 in
  • Curb weight3,355 lb – 3,738 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.8 in
  • Nissan Maxima width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Dodge Avenger is 3.5 in shorter (190.9 in vs 194.4 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Dodge Avenger is 0.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 111.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 39 lb heavier (3,547 lb vs 3,585 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 111.2 in)
  2. Length: Dodge Avenger is 3.5 in shorter (190.9 in vs 194.4 in)
  3. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 39 lb heavier (3,547 lb vs 3,585 lb)
  4. Height: Dodge Avenger is 0.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 58.3 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 71.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Avenger — Dodge Avenger is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Dodge Avenger · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge Avenger — Based on length × width (Dodge Avenger)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge AvengerNissan MaximaDifference
Length190.9 in194.4 in3.5 in
Width71.8 in71.7 in0.1 in
Height58.9 in58.3 in0.6 in
Wheelbase108.9 in111.2 in2.3 in
Curb weight3,547 lb3,585 lb39 lb

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