Hyundai Sonata vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Nissan Maxima
- Length191.1 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,247 lb – 3,527 lb
- Width73.4 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 1.7 in shorter (191.1 in vs 192.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.2 in narrower (73.4 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 1.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 227 lb heavier (3,387 lb vs 3,614 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 227 lb heavier (3,387 lb vs 3,614 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 1.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 109.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 1.7 in shorter (191.1 in vs 192.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.2 in narrower (73.4 in vs 73.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 192.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 73.4 in | 73.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 109.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,387 lb | 3,614 lb | 227 lb |
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