Hyundai Sonata vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Nissan Maxima
- Length185.4 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,069 lb – 3,072 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Nissan Maxima width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 5.1 in shorter (185.4 in vs 190.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 170 lb heavier (3,071 lb vs 3,240 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 170 lb heavier (3,071 lb vs 3,240 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 5.1 in shorter (185.4 in vs 190.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.4 in | 190.5 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 70.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 56.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,071 lb | 3,240 lb | 170 lb |
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