Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Chevrolet Impala Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Chevrolet Impala

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

Side view
  • Length193.5 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase111.2 in
  • Curb weight3,471 lb – 3,473 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Chevrolet Impala width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 6.5 in shorter (193.5 in vs 200.0 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 110.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 64 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,536 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Nissan Maxima is 6.5 in shorter (193.5 in vs 200.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 64 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,536 lb)
  3. Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.3 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 110.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 6.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Chevrolet Impala
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaChevrolet ImpalaDifference
Length193.5 in200.0 in6.5 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in1.3 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in1.0 in
Wheelbase111.2 in110.5 in0.7 in
Curb weight3,472 lb3,536 lb64 lb

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