Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Acura TSX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Acura TSX

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

Side view
  • Length190.6 in
  • Height57.8 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Curb weight3,556 lb – 3,579 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.2 in
  • Acura TSX width72.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura TSX is 4.4 in shorter (190.6 in vs 186.2 in)
  • Width: Acura TSX is 0.7 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.5 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in taller (57.8 in vs 56.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 106.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 168 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,400 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 168 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,400 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 106.6 in)
  3. Length: Acura TSX is 4.4 in shorter (190.6 in vs 186.2 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in taller (57.8 in vs 56.7 in)
  5. Width: Acura TSX is 0.7 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TSX — Acura TSX is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Acura TSX
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura TSX — Acura TSX is narrower by 0.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura TSX — Based on length × width (Acura TSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaAcura TSXDifference
Length190.6 in186.2 in4.4 in
Width73.2 in72.5 in0.7 in
Height57.8 in56.7 in1.1 in
Wheelbase109.3 in106.6 in2.7 in
Ground clearance—5.9 in—
Curb weight3,568 lb3,400 lb168 lb

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