Nissan Altima vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Nissan Maxima
- Length192.3 in – 192.5 in
- Height57.4 in – 57.9 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Curb weight3,001 lb – 3,296 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Nissan Maxima width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 1.1 in shorter (192.4 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.6 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 111.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 324 lb heavier (3,149 lb vs 3,472 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 324 lb heavier (3,149 lb vs 3,472 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.6 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 111.2 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 1.1 in shorter (192.4 in vs 193.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.4 in | 193.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 71.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 111.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,149 lb | 3,472 lb | 324 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 192.3 in – 192.5 in).
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