Honda Accord vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Nissan Maxima
- Length187.6 in – 189.5 in
- Height55.7 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in – 107.9 in
- Curb weight2,989 lb – 3,360 lb
- Width71.3 in – 71.5 in
- Nissan Maxima width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Accord is 2.9 in shorter (188.6 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in narrower (71.4 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 90 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,264 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 90 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,264 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 108.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in narrower (71.4 in vs 70.3 in)
- Length: Honda Accord is 2.9 in shorter (188.6 in vs 191.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Accord — Honda Accord is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.6 in | 191.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 70.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 108.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,175 lb | 3,264 lb | 90 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 187.6 in – 189.5 in).
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