Ford Taurus vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Nissan Maxima
- Length197.6 in – 197.7 in
- Height56.1 in – 57.8 in
- Wheelbase108.5 in
- Curb weight3,322 lb – 3,514 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Nissan Maxima width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 4.1 in shorter (197.6 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 111.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 54 lb heavier (3,418 lb vs 3,472 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 111.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 4.1 in shorter (197.6 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 54 lb heavier (3,418 lb vs 3,472 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.6 in | 193.5 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 58.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 111.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,418 lb | 3,472 lb | 54 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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