Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Acura TSX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Acura TSX

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length194.4 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase111.2 in
  • Curb weight3,579 lb – 3,591 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Acura TSX width69.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura TSX is 10.9 in shorter (194.4 in vs 183.5 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 328 lb heavier (3,585 lb vs 3,257 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 328 lb heavier (3,585 lb vs 3,257 lb)
  2. Length: Acura TSX is 10.9 in shorter (194.4 in vs 183.5 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 105.1 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 10.9 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
Length194.4 in183.5 in10.9 in
Width71.7 in69.4 in2.3 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in1.0 in
Wheelbase111.2 in105.1 in6.1 in
Ground clearance—6.1 in—
Curb weight3,585 lb3,257 lb328 lb

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