Spec Sizes

Nissan Altima vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 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 weight3,212 lb – 3,462 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 Altima has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 206 lb heavier (3,337 lb vs 3,543 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 206 lb heavier (3,337 lb vs 3,543 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Altima is 1.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.5 in)
  3. Ground clearance: Nissan Altima has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.3 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 Altima — Nissan Altima has 0.1 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 in5.3 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,337 lb3,543 lb206 lb

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

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