Spec Sizes

Ford Fusion vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Fusion · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length190.2 in
  • Height57.2 in
  • Wheelbase107.4 in
  • Curb weight3,175 lb – 3,577 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Nissan Maxima width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Fusion is 4.2 in shorter (190.2 in vs 194.4 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 111.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 209 lb heavier (3,376 lb vs 3,585 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 209 lb heavier (3,376 lb vs 3,585 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 111.2 in)
  3. Length: Ford Fusion is 4.2 in shorter (190.2 in vs 194.4 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.3 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Fusion · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Fusion — Based on length × width (Ford Fusion)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FusionNissan MaximaDifference
Length190.2 in194.4 in4.2 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in0.5 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in1.1 in
Wheelbase107.4 in111.2 in3.8 in
Curb weight3,376 lb3,585 lb209 lb

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