Honda Accord vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Nissan Maxima

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • 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
Front / width
  • Width72.7 in – 72.8 in
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.0 in shorter (192.6 in vs 190.6 in)
  • Width: Honda Accord is 0.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (109.1 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 157 lb heavier (3,411 lb vs 3,568 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 157 lb heavier (3,411 lb vs 3,568 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.0 in shorter (192.6 in vs 190.6 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.8 in)
  4. Width: Honda Accord is 0.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.2 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (109.1 in vs 109.3 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda AccordNissan MaximaDifference
Length192.6 in190.6 in2.0 in
Width72.8 in73.2 in0.5 in
Height57.3 in57.8 in0.5 in
Wheelbase109.1 in109.3 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,411 lb3,568 lb157 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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