Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Acura TLX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Acura TLX

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 weight3,478 lb – 3,608 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.2 in
  • Acura TLX width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura TLX is 1.2 in shorter (192.8 in vs 191.6 in)
  • Width: Acura TLX is 0.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Acura TLX is 0.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Ground clearance: Acura TLX has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TLX is 92 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,635 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Acura TLX has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.8 in)
  2. Curb weight: Acura TLX is 92 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,635 lb)
  3. Height: Acura TLX is 0.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.0 in)
  4. Length: Acura TLX is 1.2 in shorter (192.8 in vs 191.6 in)
  5. Width: Acura TLX is 0.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TLX — Acura TLX is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Acura TLX
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura TLX — Acura TLX is narrower by 0.2 in
  • More ground clearanceAcura TLX — Acura TLX has 0.5 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaAcura TLXDifference
Length192.8 in191.6 in1.2 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in0.2 in
Height56.5 in57.0 in0.5 in
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in0.0 in
Ground clearance5.3 in5.8 in0.5 in
Curb weight3,543 lb3,635 lb92 lb

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