Honda Accord vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Nissan Maxima
- Length191.0 in – 194.9 in
- Height56.4 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in – 110.2 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,184 lb – 3,593 lb
- Width72.7 in – 72.8 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.3 in shorter (192.9 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 179 lb heavier (3,389 lb vs 3,568 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 179 lb heavier (3,389 lb vs 3,568 lb)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.3 in shorter (192.9 in vs 190.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.8 in)
- Width: Honda Accord is 0.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (109.1 in vs 109.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Accord — Honda Accord is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 190.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 73.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in | 109.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,389 lb | 3,568 lb | 179 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 191.0 in – 194.9 in).
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