Honda Accord vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Nissan Maxima
- Length187.6 in – 189.5 in
- Height55.7 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in – 107.9 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight3,056 lb – 3,501 lb
- Width71.3 in – 71.5 in
- Nissan Maxima width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Accord is 4.9 in shorter (188.6 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: Honda Accord is 0.3 in narrower (71.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.9 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 111.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 194 lb heavier (3,279 lb vs 3,472 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 194 lb heavier (3,279 lb vs 3,472 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 111.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.9 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.3 in)
- Length: Honda Accord is 4.9 in shorter (188.6 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: Honda Accord is 0.3 in narrower (71.4 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Accord — Honda Accord is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Accord — Honda Accord is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Accord — Based on length × width (Honda Accord)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.6 in | 193.5 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 71.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 58.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 111.2 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,279 lb | 3,472 lb | 194 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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