Nissan Maxima vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Audi A4
- Length192.8 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight3,471 lb – 3,593 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Audi A4 width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A4 is 7.7 in shorter (192.8 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 1.3 in narrower (73.2 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 84 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,616 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 4.8 in)
- Length: Audi A4 is 7.7 in shorter (192.8 in vs 185.1 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 84 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,616 lb)
- Width: Audi A4 is 1.3 in narrower (73.2 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 7.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Audi A4
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Audi A4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.8 in | 185.1 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 4.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 3,616 lb | 84 lb |
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