Honda Accord vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Nissan Maxima
- Length186.8 in – 189.4 in
- Height55.0 in – 57.3 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in – 106.9 in
- Curb weight2,943 lb – 3,329 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Nissan Maxima width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Accord is 3.4 in shorter (188.1 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.6 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 128 lb heavier (3,136 lb vs 3,264 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 128 lb heavier (3,136 lb vs 3,264 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 108.3 in)
- Length: Honda Accord is 3.4 in shorter (188.1 in vs 191.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.6 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Accord — Honda Accord is shorter by 3.4 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 | 188.1 in | 191.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.0 in | 108.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,136 lb | 3,264 lb | 128 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.8 in – 189.4 in).
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