Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Audi A4

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

Side view
  • Length194.4 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase111.2 in
  • Curb weight3,579 lb – 3,591 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Audi A4 width69.8 in – 70.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi A4 is 14.1 in shorter (194.4 in vs 180.3 in)
  • Width: Audi A4 is 1.8 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi A4 is 158 lb heavier (3,585 lb vs 3,743 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Audi A4 is 14.1 in shorter (194.4 in vs 180.3 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 104.3 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.5 in)
  4. Curb weight: Audi A4 is 158 lb heavier (3,585 lb vs 3,743 lb)
  5. Width: Audi A4 is 1.8 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 14.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Audi A4
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 1.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaAudi A4Difference
Length194.4 in180.3 in14.1 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in1.8 in
Height58.3 in55.5 in2.8 in
Wheelbase111.2 in104.3 in6.9 in
Curb weight3,585 lb3,743 lb158 lb

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