Ford Taurus vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Nissan Maxima
- Length197.6 in – 197.7 in
- Height56.1 in – 57.8 in
- Wheelbase108.5 in
- Curb weight3,355 lb – 3,532 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Nissan Maxima width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 6.1 in shorter (197.6 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.7 in narrower (73.0 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 0.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 180 lb heavier (3,444 lb vs 3,264 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 180 lb heavier (3,444 lb vs 3,264 lb)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.7 in narrower (73.0 in vs 70.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 6.1 in shorter (197.6 in vs 191.5 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 0.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 108.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.6 in | 191.5 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 56.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 108.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,444 lb | 3,264 lb | 180 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 197.6 in – 197.7 in).
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