Nissan Maxima vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Ford Taurus
- Length190.5 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Curb weight3,186 lb – 3,294 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Ford Taurus width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 7.1 in shorter (190.5 in vs 197.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.7 in narrower (70.3 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 0.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 108.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 197 lb heavier (3,240 lb vs 3,437 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 197 lb heavier (3,240 lb vs 3,437 lb)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.7 in narrower (70.3 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 7.1 in shorter (190.5 in vs 197.6 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 0.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 108.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Ford Taurus
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Ford Taurus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.5 in | 197.6 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 73.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 108.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,240 lb | 3,437 lb | 197 lb |
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