Nissan Maxima vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Buick LaCrosse
- Length194.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase111.2 in
- Curb weight3,579 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.7 in shorter (194.4 in vs 198.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 110.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 48 lb heavier (3,585 lb vs 3,633 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.7 in shorter (194.4 in vs 198.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.4 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LaCrosse is 48 lb heavier (3,585 lb vs 3,633 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 110.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.4 in | 198.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 110.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,585 lb | 3,633 lb | 48 lb |
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