Spec Sizes

Ford Taurus vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length202.9 in
  • Height60.7 in
  • Wheelbase112.9 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight4,015 lb – 4,224 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.2 in
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 12.3 in shorter (202.9 in vs 190.6 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 3.0 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Ford Taurus is 2.9 in taller (60.7 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 552 lb heavier (4,120 lb vs 3,568 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 552 lb heavier (4,120 lb vs 3,568 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Maxima is 12.3 in shorter (202.9 in vs 190.6 in)
  3. Height: Ford Taurus is 2.9 in taller (60.7 in vs 57.8 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Maxima is 3.0 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.2 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 109.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 12.3 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
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord TaurusNissan MaximaDifference
Length202.9 in190.6 in12.3 in
Width76.2 in73.2 in3.0 in
Height60.7 in57.8 in2.9 in
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in3.6 in
Ground clearance5.1 in——
Curb weight4,120 lb3,568 lb552 lb

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