Honda Accord vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Nissan Maxima
- Length192.2 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight3,131 lb – 3,428 lb
- Width73.3 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Accord is 0.6 in shorter (192.2 in vs 192.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in narrower (73.3 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 0.6 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Accord has 1.4 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 335 lb heavier (3,280 lb vs 3,614 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Accord has 1.4 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 335 lb heavier (3,280 lb vs 3,614 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 109.3 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 0.6 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Length: Honda Accord is 0.6 in shorter (192.2 in vs 192.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Accord — Honda Accord is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Accord — Honda Accord has 1.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.2 in | 192.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 73.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 56.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 109.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 5.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,280 lb | 3,614 lb | 335 lb |
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