Nissan Maxima vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2014 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Acura TL
- Length192.8 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,565 lb – 3,676 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Acura TL width74.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.2 in shorter (192.8 in vs 194.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in narrower (73.2 in vs 74.0 in)
- Height: Acura TL is 0.7 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Acura TL has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 227 lb heavier (3,621 lb vs 3,847 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura TL has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 227 lb heavier (3,621 lb vs 3,847 lb)
- Height: Acura TL is 0.7 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in narrower (73.2 in vs 74.0 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.2 in shorter (192.8 in vs 194.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 1.2 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
- More ground clearanceAcura TL — Acura TL has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Acura TL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.8 in | 194.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 74.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,621 lb | 3,847 lb | 227 lb |
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