Spec Sizes

Ford Taurus vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 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 weight3,917 lb – 4,140 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.2 in
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 10.1 in shorter (202.9 in vs 192.8 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 3.0 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Ford Taurus is 4.2 in taller (60.7 in vs 56.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 497 lb heavier (4,029 lb vs 3,532 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 497 lb heavier (4,029 lb vs 3,532 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.6 in)
  3. Height: Ford Taurus is 4.2 in taller (60.7 in vs 56.5 in)
  4. Length: Nissan Maxima is 10.1 in shorter (202.9 in vs 192.8 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Maxima is 3.0 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 10.1 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
  • More ground clearanceNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima has 0.5 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord TaurusNissan MaximaDifference
Length202.9 in192.8 in10.1 in
Width76.2 in73.2 in3.0 in
Height60.7 in56.5 in4.2 in
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in3.6 in
Ground clearance5.1 in5.6 in0.5 in
Curb weight4,029 lb3,532 lb497 lb

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