Spec Sizes

Hyundai Sonata vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Nissan Maxima

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length188.9 in
  • Height58.0 in
  • Wheelbase107.4 in
  • Curb weight3,253 lb – 3,458 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.1 in
  • Nissan Maxima width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Sonata is 5.5 in shorter (188.9 in vs 194.4 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.4 in narrower (72.1 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 111.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 230 lb heavier (3,356 lb vs 3,585 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 230 lb heavier (3,356 lb vs 3,585 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 111.2 in)
  3. Length: Hyundai Sonata is 5.5 in shorter (188.9 in vs 194.4 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.4 in narrower (72.1 in vs 71.7 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Sonata — Based on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai SonataNissan MaximaDifference
Length188.9 in194.4 in5.5 in
Width72.1 in71.7 in0.4 in
Height58.0 in58.3 in0.3 in
Wheelbase107.4 in111.2 in3.8 in
Curb weight3,356 lb3,585 lb230 lb

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