Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Genesis G80 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Genesis G80

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

Side view
  • Length192.8 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in
  • Curb weight3,552 lb – 3,676 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.2 in
  • Genesis G80 width74.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.7 in shorter (192.8 in vs 196.5 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 74.4 in)
  • Height: Genesis G80 is 1.8 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Genesis G80 has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 118.5 in)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Genesis G80 is 842 lb heavier (3,614 lb vs 4,456 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Genesis G80 is 842 lb heavier (3,614 lb vs 4,456 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Genesis G80 has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 118.5 in)
  3. Height: Genesis G80 is 1.8 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.3 in)
  4. Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.2 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.7 in shorter (192.8 in vs 196.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Genesis G80
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.2 in
  • More ground clearanceNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima has 0.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaGenesis G80Difference
Length192.8 in196.5 in3.7 in
Width73.2 in74.4 in1.2 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in1.8 in
Wheelbase109.3 in118.5 in9.2 in
Ground clearance5.3 in5.2 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,614 lb4,456 lb842 lb

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