Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Audi A4

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

Side view
  • Length193.5 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase111.2 in
  • Curb weight3,471 lb – 3,473 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Audi A4 width69.5 in – 70.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi A4 is 13.7 in shorter (193.5 in vs 179.8 in)
  • Width: Audi A4 is 2.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 104.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi A4 is 161 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,633 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Audi A4 is 13.7 in shorter (193.5 in vs 179.8 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 104.4 in)
  3. Curb weight: Audi A4 is 161 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,633 lb)
  4. Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.0 in)
  5. Width: Audi A4 is 2.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 13.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Audi A4
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 2.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaAudi A4Difference
Length193.5 in179.8 in13.7 in
Width71.7 in69.8 in2.0 in
Height58.3 in56.0 in2.3 in
Wheelbase111.2 in104.4 in6.8 in
Curb weight3,472 lb3,633 lb161 lb

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