Honda Accord vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Nissan Maxima
- Length186.8 in – 188.8 in
- Height55.0 in – 57.3 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in – 106.9 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 3,285 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Nissan Maxima width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Accord is 2.7 in shorter (187.8 in vs 190.5 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.4 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 154 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 3,240 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 154 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 3,240 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 108.3 in)
- Length: Honda Accord is 2.7 in shorter (187.8 in vs 190.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.4 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Accord — Honda Accord is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Accord — Based on length × width (Honda Accord)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 190.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.0 in | 108.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,087 lb | 3,240 lb | 154 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.8 in – 188.8 in).
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