Ford Mustang vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Mustang · Nissan Maxima
- Length187.6 in – 188.0 in
- Height54.5 in – 55.7 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,336 lb – 3,601 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Nissan Maxima width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Mustang is 6.6 in shorter (187.8 in vs 194.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.2 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 3.2 in taller (55.1 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 111.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 117 lb heavier (3,469 lb vs 3,585 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 3.2 in taller (55.1 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 111.2 in)
- Length: Ford Mustang is 6.6 in shorter (187.8 in vs 194.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 117 lb heavier (3,469 lb vs 3,585 lb)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.2 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Mustang — Ford Mustang is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Mustang · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 2.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Mustang | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 194.4 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 71.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 58.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 111.2 in | 4.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,469 lb | 3,585 lb | 117 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 187.6 in – 188.0 in).
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