Ford Taurus vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Nissan Maxima
- Length201.8 in
- Height61.5 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,643 lb – 3,814 lb
- Width74.5 in
- Nissan Maxima width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 7.4 in shorter (201.8 in vs 194.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.8 in narrower (74.5 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.2 in taller (61.5 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 111.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 144 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,585 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.2 in taller (61.5 in vs 58.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 144 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,585 lb)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.8 in narrower (74.5 in vs 71.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 7.4 in shorter (201.8 in vs 194.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 111.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 194.4 in | 7.4 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 71.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 58.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 111.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,729 lb | 3,585 lb | 144 lb |
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