Spec Sizes

Ford Fusion vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Fusion · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length190.6 in
  • Height56.9 in
  • Wheelbase107.4 in
  • Ground clearance5.0 in – 6.0 in
  • Curb weight3,285 lb – 3,803 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: essentially the same
  • Width: Ford Fusion is 1.0 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in taller (56.9 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 24 lb heavier (3,544 lb vs 3,568 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 109.3 in)
  2. Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.8 in)
  3. Width: Ford Fusion is 1.0 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.2 in)
  4. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 24 lb heavier (3,544 lb vs 3,568 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • 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
Length190.6 in190.6 in0.0 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in1.0 in
Height56.9 in57.8 in0.9 in
Wheelbase107.4 in109.3 in1.9 in
Ground clearance5.5 in——
Curb weight3,544 lb3,568 lb24 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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