Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Acura TSX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 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 width72.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura TSX is 3.2 in shorter (190.6 in vs 187.4 in)
  • Width: Acura TSX is 0.8 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.4 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 106.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TSX is 8 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,575 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 106.4 in)
  2. Length: Acura TSX is 3.2 in shorter (190.6 in vs 187.4 in)
  3. Width: Acura TSX is 0.8 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.4 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.3 in)
  5. Curb weight: Acura TSX is 8 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,575 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TSX — Acura TSX is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Acura TSX
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura TSX — Acura TSX is narrower by 0.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura TSX — Based on length × width (Acura TSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaAcura TSXDifference
Length190.6 in187.4 in3.2 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in0.8 in
Height57.8 in57.3 in0.5 in
Wheelbase109.3 in106.4 in2.9 in
Curb weight3,568 lb3,575 lb8 lb

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