Spec Sizes

Genesis G80 vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Genesis G80 · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length196.5 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase118.5 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in – 5.3 in
  • Curb weight4,195 lb – 4,716 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.4 in
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.7 in shorter (196.5 in vs 192.8 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.2 in narrower (74.4 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Genesis G80 is 1.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Genesis G80 has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (118.5 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Genesis G80 is 913 lb heavier (4,456 lb vs 3,543 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Genesis G80 is 913 lb heavier (4,456 lb vs 3,543 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Genesis G80 has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (118.5 in vs 109.3 in)
  3. Height: Genesis G80 is 1.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.5 in)
  4. Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.7 in shorter (196.5 in vs 192.8 in)
  5. Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Genesis G80 · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.2 in
  • More ground clearanceNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima has 0.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)

Dimension comparison

SpecGenesis G80Nissan MaximaDifference
Length196.5 in192.8 in3.7 in
Width74.4 in73.2 in1.2 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in1.8 in
Wheelbase118.5 in109.3 in9.2 in
Ground clearance5.2 in5.3 in0.1 in
Curb weight4,456 lb3,543 lb913 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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