Spec Sizes

Nissan Altima vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length183.5 in
  • Height55.9 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight2,859 lb – 3,012 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.1 in
  • Nissan Maxima width69.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 4.2 in shorter (183.5 in vs 187.7 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in narrower (69.1 in vs 69.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 0.2 in taller (55.9 in vs 55.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 113 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,049 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 113 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,049 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 106.3 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Altima is 4.2 in shorter (183.5 in vs 187.7 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in narrower (69.1 in vs 69.7 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Altima is 0.2 in taller (55.9 in vs 55.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaNissan MaximaDifference
Length183.5 in187.7 in4.2 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in0.6 in
Height55.9 in55.7 in0.2 in
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in3.2 in
Curb weight2,936 lb3,049 lb113 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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