Nissan Maxima vs Dodge Avenger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Dodge Avenger
- Length187.7 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,012 lb – 3,085 lb
- Width69.7 in
- Dodge Avenger width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.5 in shorter (187.7 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Dodge Avenger is 0.6 in narrower (69.7 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.7 in taller (55.7 in vs 53.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 170 lb heavier (3,049 lb vs 2,879 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 170 lb heavier (3,049 lb vs 2,879 lb)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.7 in taller (55.7 in vs 53.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.5 in shorter (187.7 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Dodge Avenger is 0.6 in narrower (69.7 in vs 69.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Dodge Avenger
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Avenger — Dodge Avenger is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Dodge Avenger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.7 in | 190.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 69.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 53.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,049 lb | 2,879 lb | 170 lb |
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