Nissan Altima vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Nissan Maxima
- Length182.5 in – 189.8 in
- Height55.3 in – 57.9 in
- Wheelbase105.3 in – 109.3 in
- Curb weight3,055 lb – 3,334 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Nissan Maxima width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 8.3 in shorter (186.2 in vs 194.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.7 in taller (56.6 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 111.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 391 lb heavier (3,195 lb vs 3,585 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 391 lb heavier (3,195 lb vs 3,585 lb)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 8.3 in shorter (186.2 in vs 194.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 111.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.7 in taller (56.6 in vs 58.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.2 in | 194.4 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 58.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 111.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,195 lb | 3,585 lb | 391 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.5 in – 189.8 in).
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