Hyundai Sonata vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Nissan Maxima
- Length185.4 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,070 lb – 3,128 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Nissan Maxima width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 2.3 in shorter (185.4 in vs 187.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.9 in narrower (71.6 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.2 in taller (55.5 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 51 lb heavier (3,099 lb vs 3,049 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.9 in narrower (71.6 in vs 69.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 51 lb heavier (3,099 lb vs 3,049 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 2.3 in shorter (185.4 in vs 187.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.2 in taller (55.5 in vs 55.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.4 in | 187.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 69.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 55.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,099 lb | 3,049 lb | 51 lb |
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