Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Buick Regal Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Buick Regal

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

Side view
  • Length191.5 in
  • Height56.3 in – 57.1 in
  • Wheelbase108.3 in
  • Curb weight3,220 lb – 3,308 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.3 in
  • Buick Regal width72.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 4.7 in shorter (191.5 in vs 196.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 72.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 109.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Buick Regal is 227 lb heavier (3,264 lb vs 3,491 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Buick Regal is 227 lb heavier (3,264 lb vs 3,491 lb)
  2. Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 72.7 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Maxima is 4.7 in shorter (191.5 in vs 196.2 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 109.0 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Buick Regal
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 2.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaBuick RegalDifference
Length191.5 in196.2 in4.7 in
Width70.3 in72.7 in2.4 in
Height56.7 in56.6 in0.1 in
Wheelbase108.3 in109.0 in0.7 in
Curb weight3,264 lb3,491 lb227 lb

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