Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Acura TLX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 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 weight3,565 lb – 3,676 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.2 in
  • Acura TLX width75.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.8 in shorter (192.8 in vs 194.6 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.0 in narrower (73.2 in vs 75.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TLX has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 113.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TLX is 248 lb heavier (3,621 lb vs 3,869 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TLX is 248 lb heavier (3,621 lb vs 3,869 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Acura TLX has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 113.0 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.0 in narrower (73.2 in vs 75.2 in)
  4. Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.8 in shorter (192.8 in vs 194.6 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Acura TLX
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 2.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaAcura TLXDifference
Length192.8 in194.6 in1.8 in
Width73.2 in75.2 in2.0 in
Height56.5 in56.4 in0.1 in
Wheelbase109.3 in113.0 in3.7 in
Ground clearance5.3 in——
Curb weight3,621 lb3,869 lb248 lb

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