Nissan Maxima vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Ford Taurus
- Length192.8 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight3,471 lb – 3,593 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Ford Taurus width76.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 10.1 in shorter (192.8 in vs 202.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 3.0 in narrower (73.2 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 4.2 in taller (56.5 in vs 60.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 497 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 4,029 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 497 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 4,029 lb)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.1 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 4.2 in taller (56.5 in vs 60.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 10.1 in shorter (192.8 in vs 202.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 3.0 in narrower (73.2 in vs 76.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 10.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Ford Taurus
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Ford Taurus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.8 in | 202.9 in | 10.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 76.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 60.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 5.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 4,029 lb | 497 lb |
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