Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Acura TL

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

Side view
  • Length193.5 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase111.2 in
  • Curb weight3,471 lb – 3,473 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Acura TL width72.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura TL is 7.3 in shorter (193.5 in vs 186.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 107.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 85 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,557 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Acura TL is 7.3 in shorter (193.5 in vs 186.2 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 107.9 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.7 in)
  4. Curb weight: Acura TL is 85 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,557 lb)
  5. Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TL — Acura TL is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Acura TL
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura TL — Based on length × width (Acura TL)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaAcura TLDifference
Length193.5 in186.2 in7.3 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in0.5 in
Height58.3 in56.7 in1.6 in
Wheelbase111.2 in107.9 in3.3 in
Curb weight3,472 lb3,557 lb85 lb

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