Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Ford Taurus

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

Side view
  • Length193.5 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase111.2 in
  • Curb weight3,471 lb – 3,473 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Ford Taurus width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 4.1 in shorter (193.5 in vs 197.6 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 108.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 54 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,418 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 108.5 in)
  2. Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.0 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Maxima is 4.1 in shorter (193.5 in vs 197.6 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
  5. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 54 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,418 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Ford Taurus
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaFord TaurusDifference
Length193.5 in197.6 in4.1 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in1.3 in
Height58.3 in57.0 in1.3 in
Wheelbase111.2 in108.5 in2.7 in
Curb weight3,472 lb3,418 lb54 lb

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