Nissan Maxima vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Acura TL
- Length190.6 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Curb weight3,540 lb – 3,565 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Acura TL width74.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 4.7 in shorter (190.6 in vs 195.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in narrower (73.2 in vs 74.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.6 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 289 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 3,842 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 289 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 3,842 lb)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 4.7 in shorter (190.6 in vs 195.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in narrower (73.2 in vs 74.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.6 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Acura TL
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Acura TL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.6 in | 195.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 74.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 57.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,553 lb | 3,842 lb | 289 lb |
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