Spec Sizes

Nissan Altima vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length191.9 in
  • Height57.8 in – 58.0 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.4 in
  • Curb weight3,197 lb – 3,463 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.0 in
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 0.9 in shorter (191.9 in vs 192.8 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in narrower (72.0 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 1.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 202 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,532 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 202 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,532 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.6 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Altima is 1.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.5 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in narrower (72.0 in vs 73.2 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Altima is 0.9 in shorter (191.9 in vs 192.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima 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
  • More ground clearanceNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima has 0.2 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaNissan MaximaDifference
Length191.9 in192.8 in0.9 in
Width72.0 in73.2 in1.2 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in1.4 in
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in0.0 in
Ground clearance5.4 in5.6 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,330 lb3,532 lb202 lb

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