Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Acura ILX

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

Side view
  • Length192.8 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in
  • Curb weight3,552 lb – 3,676 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.2 in
  • Acura ILX width70.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura ILX is 10.6 in shorter (192.8 in vs 182.2 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)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 493 lb heavier (3,614 lb vs 3,122 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 493 lb heavier (3,614 lb vs 3,122 lb)
  2. Length: Acura ILX is 10.6 in shorter (192.8 in vs 182.2 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 105.1 in)
  4. Width: Acura ILX is 2.6 in narrower (73.2 in vs 70.6 in)
  5. 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 10.6 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
Length192.8 in182.2 in10.6 in
Width73.2 in70.6 in2.6 in
Height56.5 in55.6 in0.9 in
Wheelbase109.3 in105.1 in4.2 in
Ground clearance5.3 in——
Curb weight3,614 lb3,122 lb493 lb

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