Ford Taurus vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Nissan Maxima
- Length202.9 in
- Height60.7 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,917 lb – 4,327 lb
- Width76.2 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 10.1 in shorter (202.9 in vs 192.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 3.0 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 4.2 in taller (60.7 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 460 lb heavier (4,122 lb vs 3,663 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 460 lb heavier (4,122 lb vs 3,663 lb)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 4.2 in taller (60.7 in vs 56.5 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 10.1 in shorter (202.9 in vs 192.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 3.0 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 10.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.9 in | 192.8 in | 10.1 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 73.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 56.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 109.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,122 lb | 3,663 lb | 460 lb |
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