Honda Accord vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Nissan Maxima
- Length190.9 in – 194.3 in
- Height56.4 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in – 110.2 in
- Curb weight3,221 lb – 3,600 lb
- Width72.7 in – 72.8 in
- Nissan Maxima width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Accord is 1.8 in shorter (192.6 in vs 194.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (109.1 in vs 111.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 175 lb heavier (3,411 lb vs 3,585 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 175 lb heavier (3,411 lb vs 3,585 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (109.1 in vs 111.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.7 in)
- Length: Honda Accord is 1.8 in shorter (192.6 in vs 194.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Accord — Honda Accord is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.6 in | 194.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in | 111.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,411 lb | 3,585 lb | 175 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 190.9 in – 194.3 in).
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