Hyundai Sonata vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Nissan Maxima
- Length186.9 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,181 lb – 3,217 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Nissan Maxima width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 4.6 in shorter (186.9 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.7 in taller (56.0 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 65 lb heavier (3,199 lb vs 3,264 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 4.6 in shorter (186.9 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 65 lb heavier (3,199 lb vs 3,264 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.7 in taller (56.0 in vs 56.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.9 in | 191.5 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,199 lb | 3,264 lb | 65 lb |
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