Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Acura TSX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Acura TSX

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 TSX width69.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura TSX is 10.2 in shorter (193.5 in vs 183.3 in)
  • Width: Acura TSX is 2.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.4 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 242 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,230 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 242 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,230 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 105.1 in)
  3. Length: Acura TSX is 10.2 in shorter (193.5 in vs 183.3 in)
  4. Width: Acura TSX is 2.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.4 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TSX — Acura TSX is shorter by 10.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Acura TSX
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura TSX — Acura TSX is narrower by 2.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura TSX — Based on length × width (Acura TSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaAcura TSXDifference
Length193.5 in183.3 in10.2 in
Width71.7 in69.4 in2.3 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in1.0 in
Wheelbase111.2 in105.1 in6.1 in
Ground clearance—6.2 in—
Curb weight3,472 lb3,230 lb242 lb

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