Nissan Maxima vs Buick Regal Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Buick Regal
- Length193.5 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase111.2 in
- Curb weight3,471 lb – 3,473 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Buick Regal width72.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.7 in shorter (193.5 in vs 196.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.7 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 109.0 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.7 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 109.0 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.7 in shorter (193.5 in vs 196.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Buick Regal
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Buick Regal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.5 in | 196.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 109.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,472 lb | 3,471 lb | 1 lb |
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