Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Acura TL

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

Side view
  • Length187.7 in
  • Height55.7 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,012 lb – 3,085 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.7 in
  • Acura TL width70.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 5.2 in shorter (187.7 in vs 192.9 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.6 in narrower (69.7 in vs 70.3 in)
  • Height: Acura TL is 0.4 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 399 lb heavier (3,049 lb vs 3,447 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 399 lb heavier (3,049 lb vs 3,447 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Maxima is 5.2 in shorter (187.7 in vs 192.9 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.1 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.6 in narrower (69.7 in vs 70.3 in)
  5. Height: Acura TL is 0.4 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Acura TL
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaAcura TLDifference
Length187.7 in192.9 in5.2 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in0.6 in
Height55.7 in56.1 in0.4 in
Wheelbase106.3 in108.1 in1.8 in
Curb weight3,049 lb3,447 lb399 lb

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