Hyundai Sonata vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Nissan Maxima
- Length192.9 in
- Height56.9 in
- Wheelbase111.8 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,120 lb – 3,336 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in shorter (192.9 in vs 192.8 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.4 in taller (56.9 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (111.8 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 386 lb heavier (3,228 lb vs 3,614 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 386 lb heavier (3,228 lb vs 3,614 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (111.8 in vs 109.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.4 in taller (56.9 in vs 56.5 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in shorter (192.9 in vs 192.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 192.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 56.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 109.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,228 lb | 3,614 lb | 386 lb |
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