Ford Fusion vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford Fusion · Nissan Maxima
- Length191.7 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,431 lb – 3,681 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Fusion is 1.1 in shorter (191.7 in vs 192.8 in)
- Width: Ford Fusion is 0.3 in narrower (72.9 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 1.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 24 lb heavier (3,556 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.6 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 1.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 24 lb heavier (3,556 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Length: Ford Fusion is 1.1 in shorter (191.7 in vs 192.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Fusion · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceFord Fusion — Ford Fusion has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Fusion | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.7 in | 192.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 73.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 109.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 5.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,556 lb | 3,532 lb | 24 lb |
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