Nissan Maxima vs Chevrolet Impala Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Chevrolet Impala
- Length191.5 in
- Height56.3 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Curb weight3,220 lb – 3,308 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Chevrolet Impala width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 8.5 in shorter (191.5 in vs 200.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.7 in narrower (70.3 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.6 in taller (56.7 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 164 lb heavier (3,264 lb vs 3,428 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 164 lb heavier (3,264 lb vs 3,428 lb)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 8.5 in shorter (191.5 in vs 200.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.7 in narrower (70.3 in vs 73.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.6 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 8.5 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
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Chevrolet Impala | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 200.0 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 73.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 57.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,264 lb | 3,428 lb | 164 lb |
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