Nissan Maxima vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Acura ILX
- Length192.8 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,478 lb – 3,608 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Acura ILX width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura ILX is 10.9 in shorter (192.8 in vs 181.9 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 2.6 in narrower (73.2 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 428 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,115 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 428 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,115 lb)
- Length: Acura ILX is 10.9 in shorter (192.8 in vs 181.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 2.6 in narrower (73.2 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 10.9 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
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Acura ILX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.8 in | 181.9 in | 10.9 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.6 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 55.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 105.1 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 3,115 lb | 428 lb |
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