Nissan Maxima vs Buick Regal Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Buick Regal

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

Side view
  • Length190.6 in
  • Height57.8 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Curb weight3,556 lb – 3,579 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.2 in
  • Buick Regal width73.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Buick Regal is 0.4 in shorter (190.6 in vs 190.2 in)
  • Width: Buick Regal is 0.1 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.1 in)
  • Height: Buick Regal is 0.4 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Buick Regal is 88 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,655 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Buick Regal is 88 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,655 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.8 in)
  3. Height: Buick Regal is 0.4 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.2 in)
  4. Length: Buick Regal is 0.4 in shorter (190.6 in vs 190.2 in)
  5. Width: Buick Regal is 0.1 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.1 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaBuick RegalDifference
Length190.6 in190.2 in0.4 in
Width73.2 in73.1 in0.1 in
Height57.8 in58.2 in0.4 in
Wheelbase109.3 in107.8 in1.5 in
Curb weight3,568 lb3,655 lb88 lb

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