Hyundai Sonata vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Nissan Maxima
- Length186.9 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,181 lb – 3,254 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Nissan Maxima width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 6.6 in shorter (186.9 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.3 in taller (56.0 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 111.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 255 lb heavier (3,218 lb vs 3,472 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 255 lb heavier (3,218 lb vs 3,472 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 111.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.3 in taller (56.0 in vs 58.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 6.6 in shorter (186.9 in vs 193.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Sonata — Based on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.9 in | 193.5 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 58.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.2 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,218 lb | 3,472 lb | 255 lb |
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