Ford Mustang vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Mustang · Nissan Maxima
- Length188.3 in
- Height54.4 in – 54.9 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in – 5.9 in
- Curb weight3,526 lb – 3,705 lb
- Width75.4 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Mustang is 4.5 in shorter (188.3 in vs 192.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.2 in narrower (75.4 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.9 in taller (54.6 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 84 lb heavier (3,616 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.9 in taller (54.6 in vs 56.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.2 in narrower (75.4 in vs 73.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 84 lb heavier (3,616 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Length: Ford Mustang is 4.5 in shorter (188.3 in vs 192.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Mustang — Ford Mustang is shorter by 4.5 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
- More ground clearanceNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima has 0.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Mustang | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 192.8 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 75.4 in | 73.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 54.6 in | 56.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 109.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,616 lb | 3,532 lb | 84 lb |
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