Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Chevrolet Impala Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Chevrolet Impala

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

Side view
  • Length190.5 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase108.3 in
  • Curb weight3,186 lb – 3,294 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.3 in
  • Chevrolet Impala width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 9.5 in shorter (190.5 in vs 200.0 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.7 in narrower (70.3 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.8 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 189 lb heavier (3,240 lb vs 3,429 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 189 lb heavier (3,240 lb vs 3,429 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Maxima is 9.5 in shorter (190.5 in vs 200.0 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.7 in narrower (70.3 in vs 73.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.5 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.8 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 9.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Chevrolet Impala
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 2.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaChevrolet ImpalaDifference
Length190.5 in200.0 in9.5 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in2.7 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in0.8 in
Wheelbase108.3 in110.5 in2.2 in
Curb weight3,240 lb3,429 lb189 lb

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