Nissan Altima vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Nissan Maxima
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.9 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Curb weight3,108 lb – 3,355 lb
- Width72.0 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in shorter (191.5 in vs 190.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in narrower (72.0 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.2 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 336 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 3,568 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 336 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 3,568 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in narrower (72.0 in vs 73.2 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in shorter (191.5 in vs 190.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.2 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 190.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 73.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,232 lb | 3,568 lb | 336 lb |
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