Nissan Maxima vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Audi A4
- Length190.5 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Curb weight3,186 lb – 3,294 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Audi A4 width68.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A4 is 13.2 in shorter (190.5 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 2.1 in narrower (70.3 in vs 68.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 102.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 6 lb heavier (3,240 lb vs 3,246 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Audi A4 is 13.2 in shorter (190.5 in vs 177.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 102.8 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 2.1 in narrower (70.3 in vs 68.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 6 lb heavier (3,240 lb vs 3,246 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 13.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Audi A4
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Audi A4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.5 in | 177.3 in | 13.2 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 68.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 102.8 in | 5.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,240 lb | 3,246 lb | 6 lb |
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