Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Ford Taurus

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

Side view
  • Length190.6 in
  • Height57.8 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Curb weight3,556 lb – 3,579 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.2 in
  • Ford Taurus width74.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 11.2 in shorter (190.6 in vs 201.8 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in narrower (73.2 in vs 74.5 in)
  • Height: Ford Taurus is 3.7 in taller (57.8 in vs 61.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 161 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,729 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Ford Taurus is 3.7 in taller (57.8 in vs 61.5 in)
  2. Length: Nissan Maxima is 11.2 in shorter (190.6 in vs 201.8 in)
  3. Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 161 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,729 lb)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.9 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in narrower (73.2 in vs 74.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 11.2 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
Length190.6 in201.8 in11.2 in
Width73.2 in74.5 in1.3 in
Height57.8 in61.5 in3.7 in
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in3.6 in
Ground clearance—5.1 in—
Curb weight3,568 lb3,729 lb161 lb

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