Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Chevrolet Impala Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Chevrolet Impala

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

Side view
  • Length190.6 in
  • Height57.8 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Curb weight3,556 lb – 3,579 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.2 in
  • Chevrolet Impala width72.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 9.8 in shorter (190.6 in vs 200.4 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Impala is 0.3 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.9 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.9 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 35 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,602 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Nissan Maxima is 9.8 in shorter (190.6 in vs 200.4 in)
  2. Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.9 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.5 in)
  4. Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 35 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,602 lb)
  5. Width: Chevrolet Impala is 0.3 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 9.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Chevrolet Impala
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Impala — Chevrolet Impala is narrower by 0.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaChevrolet ImpalaDifference
Length190.6 in200.4 in9.8 in
Width73.2 in72.9 in0.3 in
Height57.8 in58.7 in0.9 in
Wheelbase109.3 in110.5 in1.2 in
Curb weight3,568 lb3,602 lb35 lb

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