Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Acura ILX

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

Side view
  • Length190.6 in
  • Height57.8 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Curb weight3,556 lb – 3,579 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.2 in
  • Acura ILX width70.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura ILX is 11.5 in shorter (190.6 in vs 179.1 in)
  • Width: Acura ILX is 2.6 in narrower (73.2 in vs 70.6 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.2 in taller (57.8 in vs 55.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 601 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 2,967 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 601 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 2,967 lb)
  2. Length: Acura ILX is 11.5 in shorter (190.6 in vs 179.1 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 105.1 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.2 in taller (57.8 in vs 55.6 in)
  5. Width: Acura ILX is 2.6 in narrower (73.2 in vs 70.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 11.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Acura ILX
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaAcura ILXDifference
Length190.6 in179.1 in11.5 in
Width73.2 in70.6 in2.6 in
Height57.8 in55.6 in2.2 in
Wheelbase109.3 in105.1 in4.2 in
Ground clearance—6.1 in—
Curb weight3,568 lb2,967 lb601 lb

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