Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Audi A4

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

Side view
  • Length187.7 in
  • Height55.7 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,012 lb – 3,085 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.7 in
  • Audi A4 width68.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi A4 is 10.3 in shorter (187.7 in vs 177.3 in)
  • Width: Audi A4 is 1.5 in narrower (69.7 in vs 68.2 in)
  • Height: Audi A4 is 0.5 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi A4 is 192 lb heavier (3,049 lb vs 3,241 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi A4 is 192 lb heavier (3,049 lb vs 3,241 lb)
  2. Length: Audi A4 is 10.3 in shorter (187.7 in vs 177.3 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.8 in)
  4. Width: Audi A4 is 1.5 in narrower (69.7 in vs 68.2 in)
  5. Height: Audi A4 is 0.5 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 10.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Audi A4
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaAudi A4Difference
Length187.7 in177.3 in10.3 in
Width69.7 in68.2 in1.5 in
Height55.7 in56.3 in0.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in102.8 in3.5 in
Curb weight3,049 lb3,241 lb192 lb

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