Nissan Maxima vs Chevrolet Impala Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Chevrolet Impala
- Length192.8 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,552 lb – 3,676 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Chevrolet Impala width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 8.5 in shorter (192.8 in vs 201.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Impala is 0.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 2.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 151 lb heavier (3,614 lb vs 3,765 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 8.5 in shorter (192.8 in vs 201.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 2.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 151 lb heavier (3,614 lb vs 3,765 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Impala is 0.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.0 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 parkingChevrolet Impala — Chevrolet Impala is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Chevrolet Impala | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.8 in | 201.3 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 58.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 111.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,614 lb | 3,765 lb | 151 lb |
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