Spec Sizes

Ford Taurus vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Nissan Maxima

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length197.6 in
  • Height56.1 in
  • Wheelbase108.5 in
  • Curb weight3,322 lb – 3,343 lb
Front / width
  • 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 2.2 in taller (56.1 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 140 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,472 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 140 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,472 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.2 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.3 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 111.2 in)
  4. Length: Nissan Maxima is 4.1 in shorter (197.6 in vs 193.5 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.7 in)

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

SpecFord TaurusNissan MaximaDifference
Length197.6 in193.5 in4.1 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in1.3 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in2.2 in
Wheelbase108.5 in111.2 in2.7 in
Curb weight3,333 lb3,472 lb140 lb

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