Ford Mustang vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Mustang · Nissan Maxima
- Length183.2 in – 183.5 in
- Height52.5 in – 53.2 in
- Wheelbase101.3 in
- Curb weight3,070 lb – 3,780 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Nissan Maxima width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Mustang is 8.2 in shorter (183.3 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.8 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 3.9 in taller (52.9 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (101.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 161 lb heavier (3,425 lb vs 3,264 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 3.9 in taller (52.9 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (101.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 161 lb heavier (3,425 lb vs 3,264 lb)
- Length: Ford Mustang is 8.2 in shorter (183.3 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.8 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Mustang — Ford Mustang is shorter by 8.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Mustang · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 2.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Mustang | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.3 in | 191.5 in | 8.2 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 70.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 52.9 in | 56.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.3 in | 108.3 in | 7.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,425 lb | 3,264 lb | 161 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 183.2 in – 183.5 in).
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