Spec Sizes

Ford Fusion vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 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 width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Fusion is 0.4 in shorter (190.2 in vs 190.6 in)
  • Width: Ford Fusion is 1.0 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.6 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 192 lb heavier (3,376 lb vs 3,568 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 192 lb heavier (3,376 lb vs 3,568 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 109.3 in)
  3. Width: Ford Fusion is 1.0 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.2 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.6 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.8 in)
  5. Length: Ford Fusion is 0.4 in shorter (190.2 in vs 190.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Fusion · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is narrower by 1.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Fusion — Based on length × width (Ford Fusion)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FusionNissan MaximaDifference
Length190.2 in190.6 in0.4 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in1.0 in
Height57.2 in57.8 in0.6 in
Wheelbase107.4 in109.3 in1.9 in
Curb weight3,376 lb3,568 lb192 lb

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