Nissan Maxima vs Chevrolet Impala Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Chevrolet Impala

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

Side view
  • Length192.8 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in
  • Curb weight3,552 lb – 3,676 lb
Front / width
  • 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 161 lb heavier (3,614 lb vs 3,775 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 161 lb heavier (3,614 lb vs 3,775 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Maxima is 8.5 in shorter (192.8 in vs 201.3 in)
  3. Height: Chevrolet Impala is 2.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.9 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.7 in)
  5. Width: Chevrolet Impala is 0.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan MaximaNissan Maxima is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Chevrolet Impala
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet ImpalaChevrolet Impala is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan MaximaBased on length × width (Nissan Maxima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaChevrolet ImpalaDifference
Length192.8 in201.3 in8.5 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in0.2 in
Height56.5 in58.9 in2.4 in
Wheelbase109.3 in111.7 in2.4 in
Ground clearance5.3 in
Curb weight3,614 lb3,775 lb161 lb

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