Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Audi S4 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Audi S4

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 S4 width70.0 in – 70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi S4 is 14.1 in shorter (194.4 in vs 180.3 in)
  • Width: Audi S4 is 1.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 3.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 104.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi S4 is 455 lb heavier (3,585 lb vs 4,040 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi S4 is 455 lb heavier (3,585 lb vs 4,040 lb)
  2. Length: Audi S4 is 14.1 in shorter (194.4 in vs 180.3 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 104.4 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Maxima is 3.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.3 in)
  5. Width: Audi S4 is 1.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S4 — Audi S4 is shorter by 14.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Audi S4
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi S4 — Audi S4 is narrower by 1.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi S4 — Based on length × width (Audi S4)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaAudi S4Difference
Length194.4 in180.3 in14.1 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in1.7 in
Height58.3 in55.3 in3.0 in
Wheelbase111.2 in104.4 in6.8 in
Curb weight3,585 lb4,040 lb455 lb

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